Fermentation Scientist/Chemist

Fermentation Executive Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Zambia, Africa
Industry: Beverages / Energy Drinks / Food Processing / FMCG Manufacturing
Qualification: M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Fermentation Technology / Food Technology or related discipline
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment: Full-Time | 2-Year Overseas Contract
Passport: Valid Passport Mandatory

About the Organization

Our client is a growing beverage manufacturing company based in Zambia, Africa, engaged in the production of energy drinks and other consumer beverage products. The organization focuses on product quality, hygienic manufacturing practices, process efficiency and food safety standards.

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically competent and hands-on Fermentation Executive with 2–5 years of experience in beverage, food processing or related manufacturing industries.

The candidate will be responsible for monitoring fermentation-related production activities, maintaining process parameters, ensuring product quality, supporting production operations and coordinating with Quality Control and Maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Fermentation & Production Operations

• Monitor and control fermentation processes according to approved manufacturing procedures.
• Operate and monitor fermenters, tanks and associated processing equipment.
• Maintain process parameters such as temperature, pH, time and other applicable production controls.
• Monitor batch performance, process consistency and production efficiency.
• Support preparation, processing and transfer of materials between production stages.
• Identify process deviations and coordinate corrective actions.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene, sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for sampling, testing and batch release.
• Maintain proper cleaning and sanitation of fermentation and processing equipment.
• Support CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) and sanitation procedures wherever applicable.
• Assist in troubleshooting contamination, batch variations and process-quality issues.

Equipment & Process Management

• Coordinate with Maintenance teams for preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment performance and report abnormalities.
• Support process improvements to reduce wastage and improve production efficiency.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain batch manufacturing records, process logs and production reports.
• Record critical operating parameters and deviations.
• Prepare daily production and process performance reports.
• Follow approved SOPs and manufacturing documentation procedures.

Desired Candidate Profile

• M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in beverage or food manufacturing.
• Practical exposure to fermentation, beverage processing, food production or related manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, hygiene and quality control procedures.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with production and technical teams.
• Good communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and undertake shift duties where required.

Overseas Employment Requirements

• Valid passport is mandatory.
• Willing to relocate to Zambia, Africa.
• Willing to work under a 2-year employment contract.
• Adaptable to an international industrial working environment.
• Company-provided accommodation is intended for single occupancy, subject to confirmation of the employer's accommodation policy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
• Accommodation and food arrangements as per the employer's confirmed policy.
• Other overseas employment benefits as specified in the final employment contract.

Key Skills

Fermentation | Beverage Manufacturing | Food Processing | Fermenter Operations | Process Monitoring | GMP | Food Safety | HACCP | CIP | Batch Production | Quality Control | Production Documentation

Application

Interested candidates may share their updated resume, mentioning their fermentation/food processing experience, current designation, qualification, passport status, current and expected salary, and notice period.

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Fermentation Executive – Zambia

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