Coffee Processing & Roasting Plant Manager 18 views

About Moyee Coffee:
Moyee Coffee Roasting Plc is the first multinational coffee roasting company based in Ethiopia and a pioneer in FairChain coffee. As a fully integrated company—from crop to cup—we handle everything from growing to roasting coffee locally. We export premium roasted coffee to international markets and supply top-tier hotels and leading supermarkets across Ethiopia.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Coffee Processing & Roasting Plant Manager to oversee all operations at our Sendafa Cleaning & Roasting facility. This role involves managing the full value chain of coffee cleaning and processing, roasting, quality control, packaging, export preparation, staff and facility supervision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both green coffee processing and roasting operations, with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and social impact. Knowledge and experience in coffee farm & washing station operations is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coffee Processing (Green Coffee):

• Manage and oversee the full coffee processing cycle: coffee reception, weighing, packing, quality management, cleaning and processing and storage.
• Ensure traceability, quality control, and alignment with specialty coffee, organic, RA certification standards.
• Supervise production management, machine operations, inventory control operations.

2. Roasting Operations:

• Manage export and local sales operation in alignment with quality profiles and client specifications.
• Calibrate and maintain roasting machines to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Work closely with roasting and quality control team to develop and maintain roasting and cupping protocols for each roast batch.
• Ensure traceability, quality control, and alignment with specialty coffee, organic, RA certification standards.
• Supervise production management, machine operations, inventory control operations.

3. Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, hygiene, and environmental standards (e.g., Organic, Rainforest Alliance, FSSC 22000).
• Monitor and document every stage of production to support certifications and traceability systems.
• Collaborate with internal quality management experts and external certifiers to ensure full compliance.

4. Factory Operations Management:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal resource utilization, and minimal downtime.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of processing and roasting machinery.
• Monitor raw material inputs, inventory, and finished goods storage.
• Enforce occupational health and safety policies and conduct regular training.

5. Team Management:

• Supervise factory staff across cleaning, processing, roasting, and packaging units.
• Lead recruitment, training, performance monitoring, and team development.
• Build a strong culture of delivery accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

6. Reporting & Strategic Input:

• Provide regular reports to senior management on production KPIs, quality metrics, machine maintenance, and cost controls.
• Contribute to strategic planning, including seasonal production forecasting, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Agro-processing, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in coffee processing and/or roasting operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Ethiopian coffee industry standards, ECX processes, and international export requirements.
• Hands-on experience with coffee roasting equipment and cleaning machines (e.g., Probat, Giesen, or similar).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality certifications such as Organic, FSSC 22000, Rainforest Alliance….
• Competency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or production management software is a plus.