Vacancy title:
Emulsion and Detonator Plant Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Nash Explosives Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 2 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, August 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are looking to hire a Plant Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a manufacturing facility that will be producing emulsion explosives and detonators.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

-Manage the daily operations of the emulsion and detonator production units.
-Plan and monitor production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
-Ensure production efficiency and quality in accordance with company standards and industry regulations.
-Oversee the blending, packaging, storage, and dispatch of explosives.
-Enforce strict adherence to explosives safety protocols, local regulations, and international standards
-Lead safety training, drills, and audits.
-Implement and manage environmental management systems to minimize environmental impact
-Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure raw materials and finished products meet quality and performance specifications.
-Supervise, train, and evaluate plant personnel, including shift supervisors, operators, and maintenance staff.
-Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
-Oversee the maintenance of mixing units, pumping systems, storage tanks, electrical systems, and detonator assembly lines.
-Manage inventory of raw materials, components, and finished products.
-Liaise with procurement and logistics to ensure timely supply and dispatch.
-Prepare regular reports on production, efficiency, safety, and incidents.
-Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance

Skills & Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
-Minimum 7–10 years of experience in explosives manufacturing or a high-risk chemical processing environment.
-Proven experience in managing plant operations and leading teams.
-Sound knowledge of explosives manufacturing processes, especially emulsions and detonator systems.

-Blasting License

-Strong understanding of local and international safety and environmental regulations.
-Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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