1. Packaging/Technical Directorate- Line4,
Zambia Breweries Plc- Subsidiary of
SABMiller,
P.O. Box 31293, PlotNo. 6438,
Mungwi Road
Lusaka 10101 Zambia.
E-mail : leslie.luwewe@zm.sabmiller.com
E-mail : luweweleslie@gmail.com
E-mail : luweweleslie@yahoo.com
Contact line:+260 966334790
LeslieLuwewe,Mr.
An abridged history
and objectives
Production Expert with a Bachelor (BSc.) of Science Degree in Production Management and (Dip)
Diploma in Production and Operations Management, with over 2 years’ experience working in a
SABMiller footprint subsidiary in Zambia, of which a greater part of it were in the Packaging of Soft
Drinks SSD and the other part in Supply Chain Management function at middle level.
Packaging is a process of design, evaluation, and production of packages. Packaging can be described
as a coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, warehousing, logistics, sale, and end use it
requires collaborative to network with many varied stake holders by means of innovation and creativity to
bridge the various activities across the function. I began my career from mineral production sector within
konkola Copper Mines in warehouse designate on internship to complement the business value chain.
My major leap into my career was when I joined Zambian Breweries as Stock Controller to appreciate
the various functional roles from Tendering, Contract and Project Management, and inventory
management and then as Team Leader which made me appreciate Manufacturing and production
professional and lead a highly producing teams and using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and
increase process efficiency
Zambia Breweries, an FMCG company accorded me an opportunity to further administrate all shift
operations from process monitoring of inputs, outputs, raw materials and costs, my responsibility also
demands that primary metrics (key performance indicators) are monitored, measured and trended for
feedback in the continuous improvement process of production with key emphasis on factory efficiency
and other variables. There are strong aptitudes required for such a role which are critical for delivery of
the requisite aims of the role including influence, efficiency and effectiveness whilst being ethical, reliable
and trustworthy as well as managing performance and competency for both staff and self.
Summary ofpersonal
aptitudes
Creative and innovative, cognitive, team problem solver, team-player, presentation and facilitation,
critical thinking, resource management, Repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills, astute at
tendering and contract management, excellent communication skills, persuasive negotiator, goal and
result oriented.

2. Employment
experience and record
experience
Team Leader – Packaging Line 4 SSD reporting to the Unit Manager (SSD)
Zambia Breweries Plc. Lusaka, (Oct 2014 to date)
To lead, a packaging operational team in order to meet production performance targets, In accordance
with the ZBL management charter.
Responsibilities:
 Optimize production performance and processes
 Interpret and implement production plan for shift
 Monitor production processes
 Manage the team to improve process quality and productivity
 Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
 Co-ordinate autonomous maintenance and cleaning
 Optimize team performance
 Facilitate effective team dynamics
 Implement performance management
 Communicate effectively in the workplace
 Perform administration
 Ensure application of administration systems and procedures
 Administer conditions of employment for team members
 Contribute to self and team development
 Prepare and control budgets
 Facilitate team problem solving and decision making
 Apply problem solving and decision making techniques and principles
 Facilitate team problem solving
 Manage human resources
 Develop employees
 Manage and apply personnel processes
 Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate
 Lead the application of Manufacturing way principles and practices
 Lead production activities in accordance with the Manufacturing Way work
practices
 Lead the application of work practices for the team.
Achievements:
- Part of the Silver Award for the most improved brewery in Africa 2015
- Part of the Gold Award for the Best Caste Lager brewed in Africa 2015
- Part of the Silver Award for the most improved brewery in Africa 2015
- Part of the Gold Award for the Best Caste Lager brewed in Africa 2015
- In F14 Managed to bring down stock variances to about +/-10
- Managed to generate GRN'S within 24hrs and process requisitions timeously
- Ensured quick production of stock reports weekly/monthly including brewing, utilities and
CSD packaging.
- Managed successfully to carry out a project for Konkola Copper Mines Plc. on how best
inventory can be managed.

3. Stores Controller- General reporting to the Logistics Manager Supply Chain
Zambia Breweries Plc. Lusaka (Oct 2013 to Oct 2014)
To ensure effective Warehouse stock control at all times.
Responsibilities:
 Processing of GRN’s for imports/exports in to the system i.e. beer raw
materials.
 Processing receipts of containers (RGB bottles and cases)
 Raising RFQ’S so has to avoid OOS’s( Out of stock)
 Monitoring and managing stock levels.
 Ensuring that purchased materials meet the standard requirements and is
received and stored accordingly.
 Ensuring that departmental costs are identified and managed within the
approved budgets.
 Approval of specific requisitions.
 Recommendation of suppliers and chasing/follow-ups on all orders and
purchase requisitions.
 Monitoring and measuring OT for personnel.
 Ensuring that procedures and work instructions are adhered to; and all
deadlines are met on time.
 Ability to handle performance management issues.
 Ensuring effective internal communication within the team and the
stakeholders.
Trainee Shift Team Leader - Packaging reporting to the Unit Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc. Lusaka,( May 2013 to Oct 2013)
 Optimizing production, team performance and processes.
 Interpreting and implementing production plans for the shift.
 Monitoring production processes to improve process quality and
productivity.
 Performing shift supervision and administration of work.
 Managing and applying human resources processes.
 Maintaining safe healthy and risk free working environment.
 Monitoring operations of the line, implementing 5s at all time.
Professional
memberships
Zambia Institute of Production and Operations Management (ZIPOM),
CBU Chapter: Member
For Registration: MSc. in Business Administration (CBU)
Academic Education
The Copperbelt University
Major; BSc. Production Management (December 2012)
Minor: Projects and Contracts Management
 Completed a Dissertation on Inventory Control a case of Konkola Copper Mines
 Completed a Dissertation on Waste Management in Kitwe a case of Kitwe City Council
 Served as Discipleship Secretary for St Mary small Christian Fellowship
 Member of, ZIPOM CBU Student Chapter
 Served as a committee member ZIPOM admin-CBU
 Completed Team Leader Development Program Zambian Breweries Plc.
 Trained in World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
 Focused Improvement-(FI)
 Performance Management and Control-(PMC)
 5S-(Sort, Set in Order, Standardize, Shine and Sustain)

4.  Autonomous Maintenance-(ATM)
 Asset Management-(AM)
Evelyn Hone College
Major; Dip. Production and Operations Management (December 20090
Kabundi High School Chingola
 Grade 12 School Certificate (2005)
 Junior Secondary Level School Certificate (2002)
Nakatindi Primary School Lusaka
 Primary School Level School Certificate ( 2000)
 Best Grade 7 Student Award
Extracurricular activities Motivational and Inspirational Talks.
Personal Information PROFESSION : Production and Operations Management
CURRENT EMPLOYER: Zambia Breweries Plc
NATIONALITY: Zambian
MARITAL STATUS: Married
RELIGION: Christian
DATE OF BIRTH: 16 October 1986
Age 29 years
Interests Economics,Costing, Research and Development.
Hobbies National Geographic, Forensic Detectives, crime Investigation, Slows and Indian music
collection, playing Chess, Musical Instruments, Soccer, Travelling and Computer games i.e. FIFA
2010
References Maxwell Phiri
Zambian Breweries Plc.PackagingSSD Lusaka
Zambia
Food and Beverage
Contact line: +2600977829934
Mr. Brian Sitali
PET Shift Team Leader SSD Packaging Line 6 Lusaka,
Zambian Breweries Plc.
Contact line: +260968252644
Mr. Roy Manchisi
Assistant Dean-School of Business The Copperbelt University,
Kitwe.
roymanchisi@yahoo.co.uk
Contact line: +260975-830025/0955-809803