Multiple Positions – Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise

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Closes : May 30, 2025

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise

1.0 LAB TECHNICIAN

 

BACKGROUND

 

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. We create opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and delivering impactful solutions to address the socio-economic challenges in Malawi. With a staff of over 590, we run schools, businesses, farms and a construction enterprise.

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise will run a fortified porridge factory in Chileka as part of its wider mission to create jobs and serve the community. Our Likuni Phala supports school feeding programs across Malawi, including our own Seibo initiative, which reaches over 18,000 children.

We are seeking a Lab Technician to help ensure our product meets the highest safety and nutritional standards.

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. A lab-based role contributing to high-impact child nutrition programs.

  2. A professional environment committed to excellence, community development, and food safety.

  3. Competitive salary and meaningful work.

  4. Ongoing technical training and growth opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Perform laboratory analysis on maize, soya, and blended samples to assess moisture, protein, fat, ash, and other nutritional parameters.

  2. Operate and calibrate lab equipment including NIR spectrometers, balances, and moisture analyzers.

  3. Conduct lateral flow tests to detect mycotoxins within the raw materials

  4. Maintain accurate and timely lab records in compliance with ISO 22000 and MS standards.

  5. Alert the QA team to any deviations or quality issues and assist in root cause analysis.

  6. Ensure laboratory cleanliness, proper sample storage, and safety protocols are maintained.

  7. Assist with validation of suppliers’ raw material quality and shelf-life assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

  1. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

  2. Experience in laboratory testing within a food manufacturing or nutrition-related environment.

  3. Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, or HACCP protocols.

  4. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced production setting.

  5. Experience with mycotoxin testing or fortified food products is an advantage.

2.0 MACHINE OPERATOR

 

BACKGROUND

 

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. We create opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and delivering impactful solutions to address the socio-economic challenges in Malawi. With a staff of over 590, we run schools, businesses, farms and a construction enterprise.

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise operates a fortified porridge factory in Chileka that supplies Likuni Phala to school feeding programs across Malawi. Central to this process is the extrusion line, which transforms our maize-soya blend into a nutritious, ready-to-cook product.

We are seeking Skilled Machine Operators with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude to run and maintain extrusion equipment, milling equipment and related systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. A technical operations role at the heart of a socially driven food production facility.

  2. Exposure to advanced machinery with ongoing learning and growth opportunities.

  3. Competitive salary

  4. Purposeful work supporting nutrition for thousands of Malawian children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Operate, monitor, and adjust the extrusion machine and supporting equipment to meet production targets.

  2. Set machine parameters including temperature, pressure, and speed in line with batch specifications.

  3. Carry out pre-operational checks and assist in basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

  4. Ensure timely reporting of equipment faults or abnormalities to the maintenance team.

  5. Maintain a clean and hygienic production area in compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP).

  6. Accurately complete production and downtime logs.

  7. Support minor mechanical interventions during production changeovers and line setups.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

  1. Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.

  2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating continuous food production machinery—preferably extrusion lines.

  3. Practical knowledge of electrical control panels, gearboxes, motors, and pneumatic systems.

  4. Ability to interpret machine data, troubleshoot performance issues, and respond to alarms or breakdowns.

  5. Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.

3.0 MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

 

BACKGROUND

 

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. We create opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and delivering impactful solutions to address the socio-economic challenges in Malawi. With a staff of over 590, we run schools, businesses, farms and a construction enterprise

To support reliable operations at our Likuni Phala factory, we are seeking a Mechanical Technician to ensure continuous running of machinery and plant equipment, including extruders, conveyors, grinders, and packaging lines. This position is vital to minimizing downtime and supporting safe production at scale.

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. A hands-on technical role in a mission-driven factory setting.

  2. Opportunity to grow into maintenance leadership as the plant expands.

  3. Competitive salary.

  4. A team-focused work environment with purpose.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Carry out preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical equipment.

  2. Respond rapidly to breakdowns on production machinery.

  3. Maintain logs and records of repairs, spare parts, and service schedules.

  4. Work with the QA and Production teams to align mechanical performance with product quality.

  5. Contribute to process improvements and factory upgrades.

  6. Support in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

  1. Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

  2. 3+ years of experience in food, beverage, or manufacturing plant maintenance.

  3. Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and gearboxes.

  4. Experience working with milling or extrusion equipment is an advantage.

4.0 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

 

BACKGROUND

 

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. We create opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and delivering impactful solutions to address the socio-economic challenges in Malawi. With a staff of over 590, we run schools, businesses, farms and a construction enterprise

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives through sustainable businesses and impactful social ventures. At our Likuni Phala production facility in Chileka, we are aiming to provide high-quality, nutritious fortified porridge to school children across Malawi and beyond.

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee our daily manufacturing operations while ensuring the nutritional integrity of our product.

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. A leadership role in a state-of-the-art food production facility.

  2. A unique opportunity to influence the nutrition of thousands of children.

  3. Competitive salary.

  4. Career development opportunities within a mission-driven organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure targets are consistently met.

  2. Ensure the product meets all nutritional, safety, and quality requirements.

  3. Collaborate with the QA and Lab team to maintain regulatory and internal standards.

  4. Monitor raw material intake, blending, extrusion, and packaging processes.

  5. Maintain and enforce good manufacturing practices (GMP) on the production floor.

  6. Lead and train a team of machine operators, cooks, and general staff.

  7. Participate in audits and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition, Food Science, or related discipline.

  2. 2–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing, ideally in ready-to-eat or fortified food production.

  3. Knowledge of HACCP, FSMS, or ISO 22000 is highly desirable.

  4. Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

FACTORY MANAGER

 

BACKGROUND

 

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. We create opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and delivering impactful solutions to address the socio-economic challenges in Malawi. With a staff of over 590, we run schools, businesses, farms and a construction enterprise

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is on a mission to transform communities through innovative, purpose-driven enterprises. Our Likuni Phala factory in Chileka will produce high-quality, fortified porridge to support school feeding programs across Malawi, including our own Seibo Maria program, which feeds over 18,000 children daily.

As we scale up, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Factory Manager to lead our operations and drive excellence across all departments.

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. A senior leadership role in an international standard food production facility.

  2. The opportunity to positively impact child nutrition across Malawi.

  3. Competitive salary.

  4. Autonomy, influence, and career growth in a mission-driven enterprise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Oversee all aspects of factory operations including production, maintenance, quality, HR, and logistics.

  2. Ensure production targets are consistently met while maintaining food safety, quality, and efficiency.

  3. Lead and manage a diverse team including supervisors, technicians, and support staff.

  4. Develop and implement factory policies, SOPs, and safety protocols in line with ISO22000, HACCP, and MBS standards.

  5. Drive continuous improvement, cost control, and preventive maintenance programs.

  6. Collaborate with Beehive senior management and external stakeholders to align factory output with program needs.

  7. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular operational reports.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

 

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.

  2. Minimum of 5–10 years of factory management experience in a food production environment.

  3. Proven track record in managing teams, setting production targets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

  4. Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 22000, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.

  5. Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

HOW TO APPLY

 

If you’re ready to lead a purpose-driven production facility and help feed thousands of school children, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to vacancies@beehivemw.org with the subject line:
“Job Title – [Your Name]”

Application Deadline – 30th May 2025

*Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer, inspired by catholic values

To apply for this job email your details to vacancies@beehivemw.org

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