NATIONAL FOODS LTD UNIT MANAGER – PASTA BUSINESS UNIT National Foods prides itself in developing and growing its people. We are looking for an operationally strong, commercially minded and people-centred leader to take up the role of Unit Manager – Pasta Business Unit. This is a key leadership opportunity for a high-potential manufacturing professional who can deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective operations while building a capable, engaged team.
Duties and Responsibilities
As Unit Manager, you will be accountable for: 1. Leading the Pasta Business Unit to deliver agreed production volumes, product quality, food safety, safety and cost targets. 2. Driving disciplined day-to-day operations, ensuring plant reliability, effective shift performance, sound planning and strong execution on the factory floor. 3. Managing budgets, yields, waste, labour productivity and other key cost drivers to improve unit profitability and operational discipline. 4. Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, throughput, quality, safety and customer service. 5. Building a strong, accountable team through visible leadership, coaching, performance management and capability development. 6. Ensuring full compliance with food safety, quality, health, safety, environmental, statutory and internal governance requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will bring: 1. A relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Operations, Business Management or a related discipline. 2. A professional qualification in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement or Leadership Management will be an added advantage. 3. 5 plus years’ experience in manufacturing or FMCG, preferably in a high-volume production environment. 4. At least 3 years’ experience leading teams in a production, operations or plant management environment. 5. A track record of improving production performance, managing costs, leading cross-functional teams and delivering results through people. 6. Strong leadership, commercial awareness, analytical ability, financial discipline and decision-making skills, with a clear commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Why this is a compelling opportunity: *You will lead an important growth business within one of Zimbabwe’s leading food manufacturers. *You will work with experienced leaders, influence operational performance and grow your career in a business that recognises strong individual and team contribution.
How to Apply
National Foods Ltd is a leading food manufacturer, offering on-going opportunities to progress, both personally and professionally, whilst constantly recognising and rewarding individual and team performance.
If you are a results-driven manufacturing leader who can combine operational discipline, commercial judgement and strong people leadership, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your application clearly referencing “UNIT MANAGER” to: [email protected] Closing Date: 28 August 2026 #togetherwefeedandnourishthenation.
