Factory Optimisation Manager at Kilombero Sugar

Job Function: Manufacturing

Level: Senior Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Location: Morogoro, Tanzania

Job Purpose

To drive embedding of the "Kilombero Way of Optimisation" by implementing world class practices to optimise production and maintenance, develop the relevant Optimisation strategy with a view towards long term growth, optimal efficiency and sustainability as well as to audit and analyse production systems and processes with the aim of uncovering inefficiencies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop in-country medium and long-term Manufacturing (Production and Maintenance) Optimisation Strategy with the objective of effectively optimizing performance and cost of production.
• Drive optimisation by driving initiatives that will deliver products at cost and quality levels that drive profitability.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing optimisation initiatives and supporting problem resolution.
• Identify, generate business case, motivate, plan and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time.
• Reduce system inefficiencies by analysing and maximising system performance (Reliability, Recovery, efficiencies, costs etc.) through application of continuous improvement tools and best practices such as RCA and LOP.
• Drive synergies across the Group, effectively partnering with Group counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for production and reliability optimisation.
• Provide expertise on production and reliability issues, support and advise on solutions.
• Set direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to optimise operations and deliver high quality products made in a safe and sustainable manner.
• Lead People Capability building identification, prioritization and implementation to optimise performance, realise full potential and maintain a state of operational readiness.
• Develop all production and Supply Side plans and monitor compliance to plans, in conjunction with S&OP.
• Drive rigorous performance management, biased towards rewarding strong performance and compliance with critical behaviours, including managing consequences where required.
• Conduct regular internal and external benchmarking exercises to identify and develop Production best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Manage and coordinate sharing of identified best practices, learnings, quick wins, frameworks and minimum standards within the function across entities and through the Head Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification, knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Custodian of manufacturing and laboratory information systems required for operational modelling, production reconciliation and business performance monitoring and lead the use of data for optimization decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key maintenance and engineering service providers.
• Build a strong technical team and talent pipeline for Manufacturing Optimisation through ongoing coaching, mentoring, guidance and technical training, using this platform to drive technical excellence in the production and maintenance teams.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.
• Ensure enablers are in place to promote success (e.g. systems and processes).
• Manage technical standards, MOPS, TOPS, process specifications, best practices and policies and the governance thereof.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.

Must Have Skills

• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong track record in management and leadership.

Qualifications

• Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Business or Financial qualification would be an advantage.
• 8–10 years in Sugar Manufacturing (production and/or maintenance).
• Continuous improvement of knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with Kilombero systems would be an advantage (SAP).
• Good business acumen and manufacturing expertise, with the ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting the functional area.
• Strong track record in management and leadership.
• Inquisitive mind.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Terms of Service

The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

How to Apply

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 06 August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.