FACTORY MANAGER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe

POSITION: FACTORY MANAGER 

Location: Lilongwe 

OVERVIEW 

The Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe operates around approximately 24,025 km² across Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntchisi & Salima districts. It serves approximately 1.83 million catholic faithful through pastoral work and reaches out to a larger community across Malawi through its social development interventions tackling various needs of the Malawian population.

To meet its financial responsibilities and be able to move closer to self-reliance and at the same time maintain its social services mandate, the Archdiocese ventured into several investments through its industries and some of which are:

Likuni Phala factory located in Namitete: Production of nutritious flour for Likuni Phala

Namitete Furniture & Joinery located in Namitete: Carpentry workshop in Namitete town producing school desks, church pews, doors and household furniture etc.

We now invite applications to the following positions;

Position: Factory Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Factory Manager will oversee all operations at Namitete Furniture & Joinery, ensuring efficient production of high-quality joinery products such as furniture, doors, and fittings. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of woodworking processes, and the ability to balance production targets with safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management: Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily joinery operations to meet output and quality standards.

Quality Control: Ensure all products meet design specifications, durability standards, and customer requirements.

Staff Supervision: Lead, train, and motivate carpenters, machine operators, and support staff.

Resource Management: Oversee procurement and inventory of timber, hardware, and finishing materials.

Safety & Compliance: Enforce occupational health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment.

Reporting: Prepare regular operational and financial reports for senior management.

Customer Engagement: Liaise with clients to understand requirements and ensure timely delivery of orders.

Innovation: Introduce modern joinery techniques and machinery to improve efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration.

Additional qualifications in Wood Technology, Industrial Management, or related fields are an added advantage.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in factory or production management, preferably in joinery or woodworking.

Strong knowledge of joinery processes, machinery, and finishing techniques.

Proficiency in basic accounting and inventory management systems.

Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented with a commitment to craftsmanship and quality.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to balance operational efficiency with customer satisfaction.

Integrity, accountability, and a passion for sustainable production.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants meeting the job requirements are requested to send their cover letter clearly indicating the position they are applying for, updated Curriculum vitae with three traceable referees to Human Resource Manager by e-mail ONLY on recruitment@lilongwearchdiocese.org not later than Friday, 20th March 2025.