Job Purpose: The Processing Manager oversees all day-to-day processing and packaging operations at the TML facility. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality output, and strict adherence to health, safety, and traceability standards. They lead a team of Processing Assistants and three Shift Supervisors, managing all personnel movements to maintain smooth operations. The Processing Manager works closely with the Operations Lead and Operations Manager to handle the flow of honey and wax in and out of the Kigoma facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all honey and wax processing activities on the factory floor, ensuring efficient workflows and minimal downtime so that throughput and quality targets are consistently met.
• Oversee labelling and packaging to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with food quality and organic requirements across the factory floor.
• Maintain data integrity across the traceability system, linking raw materials, batches, and finished products.
• Provide training, guidance and support to Shift Supervisors, fostering a high-performance work culture.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the processing lines.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with an awareness for optimising workflows.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading effective teams.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Awareness of safety and traceability in the food industry.
• Experience or exposure to food processing/manufacturing is highly advantageous.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Agricultural Science, Engineering or a related field. Candidates from other disciplines with relevant experience in food processing or manufacturing are also encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement: TML is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially women and those with diverse backgrounds.