Team Leader - Manufacturing Production
Apply now »Date: 25 Feb 2026
Location: Chambishi, 08, ZM, 23394
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
What you will be doing
- Lead and support manufacturing operations at the Chambishi Mine Site to achieve objectives in safety, production, customer satisfaction, and efficiency through operational excellence.
- Create and maintain a safe, legal, and compliant working environment by embedding strong SHES standards, ensuring incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions are completed.
- Coach, mentor, and influence manufacturing teams, supply chain teams, and contractors to ensure effective teamwork, capability development, and adherence to operating procedures.
- Oversee operational and commercial activities including plant maintenance, quality assurance, stock control, and support for meeting production and customer demand.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, supporting small projects, and promoting a culture of following procedures while encouraging improvement initiatives.
What you will bring
- Proven leadership and influencing capability, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams and contractors in a non‑traditional line leadership environment.
- A strong commitment to safety, health, environment, and compliance, with the ability to embed a positive SHES culture and lead by example.
- Solid manufacturing or operations experience, supported by sound process knowledge and the ability to ensure adherence to operating procedures and permit‑to‑work systems.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the capability to identify opportunities, support small projects, and drive efficiency and quality improvements.
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to achieving business and customer outcomes.
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.