LESOTHO FLOUR MILLS
PACKAGING MANAGER (PATERSON D1)
Lesotho Flour Mills is a leading milling Company in Lesotho, committed to producing and supplying high-quality flour and related products to wholesalers, bakeries, confectioneries, retailers, and food manufacturers across the country.
As part of our growth strategy and commitment to customer success, we seek to recruit a dynamic and experienced Packaging Manager (Paterson D1), reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, to join our team.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS / EXPECTED OUTPUTS
- Managing and leading the packing departments (Flour, Maize, Feed & Sugar).
- Ensure accurate receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.
- Monitor stock losses, damages, variances and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that all packaging material, equipment and cleaning supplies are available at all times.
- Participate in the stock taking on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Manages the packaging process, ensuring that all products are packaged safely, efficiently, and attractively.
- Implement and monitor FIFO and FEFO stock management principles where applicable.
- Ensure proper maintenance, repairs and safe operation of all packaging machines and equipment.
- Supervise and train packaging staff to ensure that they are following policies and procedures correctly.
- Collaborate with the Production and Sales teams to ensure that products are packaged according to production and sales schedules.
- Co-operate with Quality Assurance team to ensure that all packaging meets quality standards.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Diploma in Industrial, Electric or Electronic Engineering, BA in Operations Management, or BA in Supply Chain Management.
- Have at least five years’ experience in packaging, manufacturing, agricultural processing or a similar management role.
- Experience with inventory management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
A detailed CV of not more than four (4) pages should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager by email to [email protected] on or before Friday, 23rd October 2026.
Closing Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026.