Production Manager BaaS job

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

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

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