Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. (formerly Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC) is a privately owned company located in Addis Ababa in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area. Originally a small automotive parts dealership, Kadisco has evolved into a diversified paint manufacturer. In 2015, Kadisco formed a joint venture with Asian Paints Ltd, creating Kadisco Asian Paints, which now operates in 19 countries with 26 paint manufacturing facilities.
1. Engineering Head
Skill and Educational Background:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: Proven experience in engineering and maintenance roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
- Strong leadership and effective communication skills.
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as 5-S, ISO-9000, ISO-14000, ISO-45001, and OHSAS.
- Knowledge and experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as 5-S, Kaizen, and CILT.
- Understanding of MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) concepts.
- Ability to collaborate with quality assurance, production departments, and planning teams.
- Experience in supplier selection and pricing negotiations for machine spares.
- Proficiency in managing information and quotes from vendors.
- Vendor evaluation based on quality, delivery, and service (QCD).
- Responsible for making order schedules for machine spares.
- Strong working knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and TQM (Total Quality Management) principles.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of quality standards and compliance regulations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications used in engineering and maintenance.
- Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: August 1, 2024
Application Procedure:
- How to Apply: Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com.
- Subject Line: Please mention the job title “Application for the position of Engineering Head” in the subject line of the email.
- Review Process: Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received. Only complete applications will be considered. The company reserves the right to appoint an outstanding applicant before the deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible time.
- Contact: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply early to increase your chances of being considered for this opportunity!