SAMANU is a leading business group in Ethiopia. Our mission is to migrate Ethiopia from a heavily import reliant and raw resources export country to a self-sufficient manufacturing hub by developing companies and brands of high global standards that Ethiopians can enjoy every day.

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager follows up the acquisition of Articrafts Industries PLC manufacturing plant machinery, equipment & supplies, and ensures the proper placement, installation & operation of the same according to the design requirements. Ensures other factory facilities operate properly as well.

The Engineering Manager is also in charge for monitoring & maintenance of overall factory equipment in order to ensure utilities & line equipment is always available for production process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Execute reception, storage & placement of the machinery and equipment acquired for the plant.
• · Ensure that the machinery, equipment and other technical supplies are duly received, registered, codified and properly installed/placed/stored.
• · Ensure that the required machineries/equipment are properly specified and are in line with the operational necessities of the factory.
• · Organizes training on equipment so that the staffs assigned to operate the equipment are well acquainted with the operation.
• · Prepares technical guidelines/SOPs on the operation of machineries & equipment.
• · Prepares periodic maintenance schedules and institutes maintenance procedure with in the factory.
• · Follows up engineering projects undertaken by the company.
• · Follows up the construction of new facilities with in the factory system.
• · Ensure that all items are received with proper goods receiving note and are issued with the proper stores issue vouchers duly authorized by competent offices.
• · Ensures that the technical manpower required is well identified and the maintenance activities is performed in planned manner.
• · Witnesses the testing of the machinery and equipment after erection/ placement & service and ensure that the operating staff are duly initiated and trained in the operation and maintenance.
• · Supervise technical staff and oversee daily maintenance & operational activities.
• · Determine and track control of most important Technical KPIs
• · Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• · Track expenses related to fuel consumption, maintenance cost & production cost.
• · Ensure proper implementation of EHS guidelines and Policies
• Responsible for operation of utilities (WTP, Gen-sets, compressors, etc) and estate maintenance

Job Requirements

COMPETENCIES: –

• · Driving License (Preferable)
• · Knowledge and experience with methods for process re-engineering, automation & instrumentation
• · Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• · Team player
• · Good time-management skills
• · Great interpersonal and communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• · The candidate should ideally have Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• · Degree in relevant fields like Manufacturing/Industrial area of specialization.
• · Demonstrated track-record and ability to manage complex manufacturing operation.

Experience: · Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as Engineering/Technical Manager or similar role