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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Techno-Commercial Manager to play a key role in establishing and growing a greenfield printing & packaging operation in Lusaka, Zambia. Open to all nationalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and implementation of factory setup, equipment procurement, installation, and testing.
• Liaise with government authorities to ensure compliance with investment and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and machinery installation.
• Source and manage supplier relationships (capex, raw materials, opex).
• Handle importation processes for machinery and materials.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of production and operational staff.
• Develop client relationships and support sales activities.
• Transition into operations management (sales, production, QC, maintenance) once the factory is operational.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Printing Technology (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in either operations, industrial engineering, or business administration.

Necessary Experience:

• At least 10 years of working experience.
• The candidate must have managerial experience in the printing & packaging sector, ideally with experience of gravure or UV flexo or CI flexo technologies, as a production manager.
• Ideally the candidate will have had experience in sales.
• Ideally the candidate will have experience in the labelling industry (Paper, BOPP, PVC, Self Adhesive, etc).
• Ideally the candidate will have worked in Africa in a managerial capacity.

Nice to Have Experience

• ISO certification
• HAACP or Food Safety
• Kaizen or Six Sigma
• Exposure to packaging sector ERP
• Experience with SAP S4Hana or similar

Age: Minimum 35 years old

To apply kindly send your CV, cover letter and copies of qualifications to [email protected] with the subject line: ‘ Techno-Commercial Manager’ by 24th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.