OVERVIEW

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9,000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Align Manufacturing performance across all disciplines to achieve business imperatives and goals and manage delivery against KPIs.
• Contribute to the development of business strategic plans, goals and KPIs.
• Identify loss/waste/burners to flow areas and prioritize weekly activities to address these, to ensure that improvements are made.
• Drive operational excellence across manufacturing by making informed tradeoffs and driving initiatives that will deliver products at cost and quality levels that optimize profitability.
• Drive synergies with the group, effectively partnering with group counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for optimization, projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered.
• Identify, motivate, plan and manage capital projects.
• Set direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied.
• Build a strong leadership team and talent pipeline for Manufacturing through ongoing coaching, mentoring and guidance.
• Drive change in the Factory through recognizing the need, encouraging a change mindset.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 10 years experience in a Sugar Manufacturing (Production/Maintenance).
• Those with a Business or Financial qualification will have an added advantage.
• Good business acumen and manufacturing expertise with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional areas.
• Strong track record in management and leadership.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

By Post:

The HR Mill Head

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

P.O Box 46

Dwangwa, Malawi

By Email: DwangwaCorporateMail@illovo.co.za

Closing Date: 17th September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.



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