Factory Deputy General Manager (Manufacturing Units) 82 views

Mulugeta Mekonnen Import Export is engaged in a well-diversified business sectors such as import, export, manufacturing, transport, rental, construction, water drilling.   The Company is in a transformation process to support its processes with well-designed policies and procedures and integration through the ERP System. As part of the implementation, we would like to invite qualified, experienced and energetic candidates/applicants for the following position.

Required Personnel

• 1

Key   Responsibilities and Requirements

• Develop medium-term strategic plans to expand current business.
• Direct the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investment in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources.
• Directs all aspects of the manufacturing units business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Control of all operational aspects including; revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, plant production development, health & safety, finance and compliance within assigned.
• Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
• Ensure all the required resources including raw materials are available at all time at the warehouse of each factory so that production will take place without interruption.
• Recommend effective internal controls and quality management related information systems.
• Ensure the overall delivery and quality of the unit’s offerings to customers.
• Develop Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policy, procedures and standards across the line of business under the factory compound and ensure its implementation.
• Establish performance indicators to benchmark the effectiveness the manufacturing units against industry best standards.
• Develop business performance indicators and measurement standards for all line of businesses under the factory compound.
•  Review business performance against plans on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, nine months and annual bases. Submit such periodical reports to the Corporate Finance Department consistently.
• Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget.
• Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System, which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, work force levels and finance.
• Works to ensure that the manufacturing units’ financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and other targets.
• Works with the Plant Managers/Heads to ensure that the manufacturing units’ operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plants’ working capital is properly managed.
• Determine short- and long-term financial needs to assess current financial situations in collaboration with the Corporate Finance Department.
• Provides information to various corporate personnel in a timely manner, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests.
• Enforces compliance of all company policies, including safety, production, quality, sales, human resources, customer service and accounting policies.
• Coach and develop staff to build high performing teams. Assigns stretch assignments to further train and enhance staff development.
• Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduce labor costs, and supports succession planning.
• Manage and maintain labor and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic goals.
• Oversees the hiring and training of personnel for the manufacturing units in collaboration with the Corporate Human Resource Management.
• Manage relationships with business stakeholders, government agencies, and customers through focused initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Factory General Manager and Company’s Managing Director.

Education

• BA or MA, in Industrial or Chemical Engineering, or Strong other Engineering or Supply Chain Management or Business Management.

Work experience

• manufacturing experience, preferably currently having same role (DGM) in a manufacturing company OR with at least 10 years of increasing management responsibility in a manufacturing environment
• Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPI’s.
• Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in managing continuous improvement projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
•  Possess working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques including: Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Visual
• Management and JIT Lean manufacturing
• Well familiar in ERP systems and Microsoft Office is advantageous.