Job Vacancies in the Packaging Industry in Tanzania


Our client, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a leading manufacturer of various flexible packing materials such as co extrusion 3 layers, P.P. extrusion, mono layer extrusion, co extrusion for milk pouches, co-extrusion for shrink-wrapping, and HDPE extrusion for shopping bags.

Our client uses state of the art technology multi-colour flexographic printing machineries from Europe which print on LDPE, BOPP, metalised BOPP, paper, P.E. Paper in full color process, meeting international standards.

Our Client is looking to fill a number of positions including:

Plant Manager – Flexible Packaging

The Plant Manager will have overall responsibility for the



printing and packaging manufacturing operation.

He/she will be accountable for cost effective, optimal, day to day operation of the plant to achieve the targets and objectives set.

The Plant Manager will be a key part of the team that will grow this successful business into a dominant supplier of flexible packaging in the East and Central Africa region.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in a senior operational / management position in the printing industry. He/she will be a confident leader whose achievements have focused on employee development, safety, quality, production efficiencies, cost containments, and exceeding goals.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team to success. A highly motivated individual, he/she will be organised, performance-oriented, and hands-on.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or similar educational background with some formal printing industry relevant further education. Knowledge of flexographic printing systems would be preferred.

Our client will offer the successful candidate a competitive package which includes performance related bonuses for achievement of pre agreed targets.

Manager –Gravure Printing

The Manager – Gravure printing will be responsible for the managing the printing process in the environment described above which uses state of the art technology multi-colour flexographic printing machineries.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a reputed company within the flexible packaging industry, which significant exposure to printing, inks, and substrates; all type of trouble shooting and management of production staff.

He/she will have a diploma or degree in printing technology and possess excellent technical acumen in the field of graphic designing & printing especially gravure printing.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated supervisory experience, and strong computer, organizational, administrative, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Production Supervisor- for Gravure Department

The production supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that the production of the product meets or exceeds efficiency and quality standards.

The primary functions would include scheduling and planning orders, managing resources and ensuring the production facilities perform efficiently and to target levels.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a diploma in printing technology, with a minimum of 5 years experience in gravure set up. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrable range of technical printing knowledge, good communication, and team-working skills.

Quality Control Supervisor

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the quality and reliability of the products produced. He/she will inspect and test products at various stages in the production process to ensure they conform to the standards required by customers.

The job holder will also be expected to determine the root cause of any product defects and eliminate such causes through continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the flexible packaging industry. He/she will have a Bachelor of Science in either physics or chemistry or packaging and have excellent technical acumen in the field of flexible packaging.

The successful candidate will be a diligent, organised, and inquisitive individual with good communication and relationship skills.

Mechanical Supervisor

The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the all the equipment and machinery remain in good working order at all times, including the commission and testing of new equipment.

To be considered for this position applicants will have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in the flexible packing, printing or similar type industry.

He/she will have good communication skills, strong organizational, trouble-shooting, and problem solving skills. He/she will be proactive regarding equipment problem resolutions and able to prioritize, properly plan, and handle multitask work.

Our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits packages for all the positions.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to recruit @ tgagroupea.com before close of business March 19th 2009.