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National Foods Holdings LimitedWorkshop Foreman – Stockfeeds Business Unit X1
National Foods Holdings Limited seeks a Workshop Foreman for its Stockfeeds Business Unit located in Aspindale, Harare. The professional chosen for this position will report directly…
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National Foods Holdings Limited seeks a Workshop Foreman for its Stockfeeds Business Unit located in Aspindale, Harare. The professional chosen for this position will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will be tasked with directing plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and engineering projects while adhering to regulatory standards and operational goals. This role suits professionals with a background in engineering who possess several years of plant maintenance and project management…
Job Description
National Foods Holdings Limited seeks a Workshop Foreman for its Stockfeeds Business Unit located in Aspindale, Harare. The professional chosen for this position will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will be tasked with directing plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and engineering projects while adhering to regulatory standards and operational goals.
This role suits professionals with a background in engineering who possess several years of plant maintenance and project management experience. Key responsibilities include creating planned maintenance schedules alongside the Production Manager, overseeing capital and operating expenditure budgets, directing corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks, and supervising staff training and work schedules. The incumbent will also manage workshop inventory and spare parts, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, oversee contractor performance, and coordinate statutory machinery inspections.
National Foods Limited provides an opportunity for a qualified individual to lead technical operations and contribute to production efficiency within an established agricultural and manufacturing environment in Zimbabwe.
Responsibilities
- Prepare planned maintenance calendars alongside the Production Manager and obtain necessary approvals
- Develop capital and operating expenditure budgets while controlling maintenance costs and forecasting equipment and spare parts needs
- Assign breakdown and corrective maintenance tasks to artisans, verify completed assignments, and report findings to the Engineering Manager
- Coordinate statutory equipment integrity checks and inspections while reviewing performance indicators to suggest corrective measures
- Oversee the safe deployment of new machinery, lead process improvements, and assist with contractor selection
- Prioritize maintenance operations to reduce production interruptions, handle job cards, and secure authorization for critical stoppages
- Monitor workshop inventory, manage critical stock levels, and supply machinery specifications to the procurement department
- Enforce safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, manage work permits, and verify maintenance quality before operations restart
- Supervise contractor performance, organize workshop work schedules, and plan staff leave, training, and overtime
Requirements
- Possess 4 to 6 years of proven experience in plant maintenance and project management
- Demonstrate the ability to supervise and develop staff members, organize and plan tasks, and draft precise reports
- Exhibit strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation capabilities
Qualifications
- Hold a Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Workshop Foreman position located?
The role is based at the Stockfeeds Business Unit in Aspindale, Harare.
What are the core educational requirements for this role?
Candidates must hold a degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
How many years of experience are required?
Applicants need 4 to 6 years of experience in plant maintenance and project management.
Is salary information provided in the job posting?
No, the posting does not specify the salary for this position.
How can interested candidates apply?
Applicants can submit their details, curriculum vitae, and qualification copies to the Human Resource Business Partner at 13 Foundry Road, Aspindale, Harare, or via email to recruitment@natfood.co.zw using the reference Workshop Foreman – Stockfeeds.
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