Freezing Superintendent

Freezing Superintendent Jobs in Siavonga at Yalelo Limited

Yalelo Limited is seeking a dedicated and experienced Freezing Superintendent to lead our blast freezing operations in Siavonga, Southern Zambia. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to manage and optimize freezing processes within a dynamic food production environment. Candidates passionate about operational excellence and team leadership in cold chain management are encouraged to apply.

Role Overview: Managing Freezing Operations Efficiently

As a Freezing Superintendent, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily blast freezing activities to ensure optimal productivity and quality. Your key duties will include supervising product loading on freezing trays and racks, managing transfers between fresh storage, freezing, and frozen storage, and maximizing daily freezing output while minimizing freezer losses.

• Coordinate with commercial planning and processing teams to meet daily, weekly, and monthly frozen stock volume targets.
• Monitor blast freezer performance and ensure timely preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect fresh stock before freezing and report any quality concerns to the processing manager.
• Ensure efficient packing and movement of frozen stock to storage units to maintain product quality.
• Prepare detailed performance reports covering freezing cycles, downtime, and freezer loss.
• Manage packaging materials inventory and ensure timely requisition to avoid shortages.
• Collaborate with Further Processing and Primary Processing teams to align on SKU volumes reserved for freezing.

Leadership and Team Management Responsibilities

This role includes direct supervision of the Freezing Supervisor and attendants, ensuring that all team members have clear and updated job descriptions. You will lead regular team meetings to review performance, set objectives, and identify training needs in partnership with HR. Effective attendance management, leave planning, and disciplinary processes also fall under your remit.

• Drive 100% compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements across the team.
• Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and optimize operations.
• Conduct quarterly training sessions on policies and standard operating procedures with proper documentation.
• Manage manpower and shift scheduling to maintain overtime costs below 2%.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

The Freezing Superintendent will ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including Yalelo’s Workplace Health & Safety standards. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and ensure that all plant, equipment, and structures are safe and properly maintained.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Production Management, Engineering, or a related field, certified by ZAQA.
• Active membership in a relevant professional body.
• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Additional certifications in cold chain management, HACCP, or ISO standards are advantageous.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in production, processing, or cold chain operations within the food or FMCG sectors.
• Proven expertise in managing blast freezing operations or large-scale cold storage facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in fast-paced production environments, including performance management and compliance implementation.

How to Apply for Freezing Superintendent Jobs in Siavonga

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