Production Manager BaaS job at Zembo
Zembo
- Dashboard
- Job Detail
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Travel: 10% (domestic)
Start date: July 1st, 2025
Reporting line: VP of Technical Operations
About Us
We are Zembo, the start-up paving the way to the e-mobility revolution in Africa. Zembo sells electric motorcycles to commercial users and offers Batteries as a Service (BaaS) via a network of stations. After six years of operation, Zembo is the most experienced and innovative African provider of electric motorcycles and battery swaps on the continent. We are committed to local value creation, partnerships and locally driven solutions. We are scaling up in Uganda and beginning pilots in new geographies, providing an affordable and environmentally responsible mobility solution.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Production Manager to lead the manufacturing and assembly operations of our electric motorcycle charging stations and automated battery swap cabinets. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, production efficiency, cost control, and the timely delivery of hardware essential to our Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) network. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial production, electromechanical systems, and supplier development.
Key Responsibilities
Production Workshop Setup & Commissioning
Production Planning & Operations
Supplier Development & Capacity Building
Quality Control & Assurance
Team Building & Training
Equipment & Facility Management
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly of electromechanical systems or energy infrastructure.
- Proven experience in setting up production workshops or assembly lines, especially in a startup or greenfield context.
- Demonstrated success in supplier development, quality assurance, and team leadership.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Experience in African or emerging markets is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in production management software and technical drawings.
Key Skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong leadership, training, and team development abilities
- Technical problem-solving and process optimization mindset
- Clear, effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
Vacancy title:
Production Manager BaaS
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Zembo
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 19 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Similar Jobs in Uganda
Learn more about Zembo
Zembo jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Travel: 10% (domestic)
Start date: July 1st, 2025
Reporting line: VP of Technical Operations
About Us
We are Zembo, the start-up paving the way to the e-mobility revolution in Africa. Zembo sells electric motorcycles to commercial users and offers Batteries as a Service (BaaS) via a network of stations. After six years of operation, Zembo is the most experienced and innovative African provider of electric motorcycles and battery swaps on the continent. We are committed to local value creation, partnerships and locally driven solutions. We are scaling up in Uganda and beginning pilots in new geographies, providing an affordable and environmentally responsible mobility solution.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Production Manager to lead the manufacturing and assembly operations of our electric motorcycle charging stations and automated battery swap cabinets. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, production efficiency, cost control, and the timely delivery of hardware essential to our Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) network. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial production, electromechanical systems, and supplier development.
Key Responsibilities
Production Workshop Setup & Commissioning
Production Planning & Operations
Supplier Development & Capacity Building
Quality Control & Assurance
Team Building & Training
Equipment & Facility Management
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly of electromechanical systems or energy infrastructure.
- Proven experience in setting up production workshops or assembly lines, especially in a startup or greenfield context.
- Demonstrated success in supplier development, quality assurance, and team leadership.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Experience in African or emerging markets is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in production management software and technical drawings.
Key Skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong leadership, training, and team development abilities
- Technical problem-solving and process optimization mindset
- Clear, effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and Qualfied? Click here to apply
Join a Focused Community on job search to uncover both advertised and non-advertised jobs that you may not be aware of. A jobs WhatsApp Group Community can ensure that you know the opportunities happening around you and a jobs Facebook Group Community provides an opportunity to discuss with employers who need to fill urgent position. Click the links to join. You can view previously sent Email Alerts here incase you missed them and Subscribe so that you never miss out.
Caution: Never Pay Money in a Recruitment Process.
- PR Executive: Influencer Marketing Intern job at Jiji Uganda
- Direct Sales Agents job at Jiji Uganda
- Field Assistant - Engineering job at Ugandan Water Project (UWP)
- Exeutive Hotline Chef job at Canary Hotel Kampala
- Deputy Branch Director job at Lafab Solutions
- Data Collection Officer job at Giving Refugees Hope International (GRHI)
- Branch Coordinator job at Platinum Credit (U) Ltd
- Executive Director job at African Palliative Care Association (APCA)
- Field Office Assistant job at Giving Refugees Hope International (GRHI)
- Field Distribution Officer job at Giving Refugees Hope International (GRHI)
- Social Media Visibility Consultant (with Administrative Support) job at Global APRI Ltd
- Gender equality expert job at Global APRI Ltd
- 8 Recoveries Officers job at Platinum Credit (U) Ltd
- Marble Processing and Polishing Personnel job at HS International Engineering Company Limited
- Head Teacher job at Tooro Parents Education Centre
- Marketing Representative / Business Development Officer job at Outsource Solutions Limited
- Recovery Driver Re-advertised job at Tracknav SMC Limited
- Digital Officer job at Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)
- Head of HR Uganda job at Raising The Village (RTV)
- Process and Statutory Compliance Officer job at Raising The Village (RTV)
- Junior Data Analyst job at Raising The Village (RTV)
- 20 Unit Managers And 30 Sales Executives job at ICEA Life Assurance Company
- IT Support Officer job at Health Access Connect
- Field Coordinator job at Health Access Connect
- Program Administrator job at Health Access Connect
- Audit Assistant job at Asaak
- Sales Representative job at Maxmech Africa Limited
- Accountant/Administrator job at Global APRI Ltd
- Terms of Reference for Bulambuli Midline Evaluation tender job at Spark Microgrants
- Software Engineer - Backend job at Raising The Village (RTV)
- Receptionist job at Acacia Foundation Ltd
- Tax Consultant job at Lotus Brand Limited
- Nanny/ Caregiver job at Lotus Brand Limited
- Senior Accountant job at Lotus Brand Limited
- 20 Bussiness development assistants job at Lafab Solutions
- 2 Marketing Supervisors job at Ntake Bakery and Company Limited
- 3 Regional Sales Managers-Civil Servant Loans Product job at Platinum Credit (U) Ltd
- Graduate Trainee – Software Developer job at Sakkonet Technologies Ltd
