Plant Manager - Kinshasa, DRC

We believe in building more than just businesses—we build legacies. Rooted in family values and driven by entrepreneurial spirit, we are proud to launch a  new partnership in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, focused on the production of high-quality soft drinks.This is not just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. A greenfield project where your leadership, vision, and energy will help shape the future of beverage production in Central Africa.

As Plant Manager, you will lead the bottling packaging operations of a greenfield soft drink facility. With a team of dedicated professionals by your side, you’ll ensure that  the production lines run smoothly, safely, and efficiently—delivering refreshing, high-quality beverages to a growing market.
You’ll report directly into the leadership team of our partner on the ground, supported by our global operations team to bring best in class practices to Kinshasa. .

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will lead and inspire a local team of leaders and operators.
• You will ensure daily production targets are met with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.
• You will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• You will drive technical and operational excellence across packaging lines.
• You will champion a safe and respectful working environment.

Who You Are

• You are a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and have at least -5 years of leadership experience in a developing market production environment, ideally in food or beverage.
• You speak English and French fluently, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures.
• You’re open to relocating to Kinshasa for a minimum of 3 years.
• You’re technically curious, culturally aware, and motivated to build something lasting.
• You lead by example and value respect, integrity, and collaboration in everything you do.