OIL MILL SUPERINTENDENT

1.0 Job Identification

Job Title: Oil Mill Superintendent

Grade: ZMM

Department: Oil Mill

Location: Zampalm HQs, Kanchibiya

Tenure: 3 years Contract

2.0 Job Description

The Oil Mill Superintendent is responsible for providing operational direction and oversight for the Oil Mill department, Mill Workshop and the Company Laboratory.

3.0 Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS	PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES(DUTIES)
Operations Management	Receiving of daily FFB from Zampalm Plantation and OPOC Quality check of FFB received at the Oil Mill Monitoring and control of FFB cooking or sterilization Ensuring the desired oil extraction rate for every batch is achieved Monitoring and ensuring proper storage of finished oil Ensuring physical stock count of oil stored in tanks and ensuring the implementation of monthly physical stock take for each month Monitoring and control of CPO loading to customers Ensuring effective Supervision of the Oil Mill workforce Ensuring that Tasks assigned to workers are achieved and monitoring of employee productivity Ensuring the marking of the Oil Mill Time Book and submission to HR department for monthly payroll processing Assisting in the organisation of mill labour transportation Ensuring that all Oil Mill consumables drawn from main Stores are properly utilised without wastage Monitoring of machine performance in the process and ensuring optimal machine performance Attending to machine breakdown Ensuring that planned machine maintenance activities are carried out Ensuring good Housing Keeping of the Mill
Team Leadership	Lead a team of permanent and temporal staff, fostering a culture of safety, ethics, and performance. Supervises, coaches, motivates, develops and disciplines subordinates; Agrees, monitors and reviews performance of subordinates to ensure that they meet their agreed performance objectives/targets and that appropriate and timely actions are taken arising from the Performance Appraisals.

4.0 Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Oil Mill Manager

4.1 Number and Level of Immediate Subordinates

1x Plant Fitter
1x Mill Electrician

5.0 Knowledge and Skill Levels

1. Minimum Primary/ Secondary Education:

Full Grade 12 GCE O’Level Certificate or GCSE

1. Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Production Management, Food Science or Chemical Engineering or the equivalent from a recognized institution

1. Certifications:

Training in ISO 9001; 2015

1. Minimum Relevant Work Experience.

• minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a processing industry or equivalent institution with at least 3 years as Supervisor in a reputable firm.

Proven track record in supervising large factory such as Sugar Plantation, Coffee, or Tea Plantation.
Familiarity with Zambia’s Regulatory Environment (e.g., ZEMA, ZABS, ZCSA etc) is greatly desired
Knowledge of the Palm Oil Industry will be an added advantage

5.5 Desired Attributes

Leadership: Visionary, decisive, and able to inspire a diverse team of employees;
Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and Oral skills to engage with workers, Customers and regulators.
Sustainability Focus: Passion for environmental and social responsibility, aligning with RSPO and ESG goals.
Computer Literacy: Good Working Knowledge of key computer office user packages such as Word, PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook.

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Method of Application

To apply for this job email your details to eva.moomba@zampalm.co.zm

Closing Date : 9th December, 2025.

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