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DEDE Bottle Factory PLC is an emerging bottle manufacturer dedicated to high-quality, sustainable production. Located in Debre Birhan, with a contact office in Addis Ababa, our state-of-the-art facility is currently in the advanced project phase. We are preparing for full-scale operations with cutting-edge machinery and expert teams to serve both local and international markets with innovative bottle solutions. Our company invites competent and qualified applicants for the following positions.

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is to ensure that glass bottles meet strict quality standards by conducting real-time inspections during production shifts. This role is essential in identifying defects, reporting non-conforming products, and collaborating with production teams to maintain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Major duties and Responsibilities

· Conducts visual and dimensional inspections on glass bottles to detect defects such as cracks, bubbles, misalignment, thickness variations, and contamination.

· Identifies and remove defective bottles from the production line, preventing defective goods from progressing to packaging or shipment.

· Uses measuring tools (callipers, gauges, micrometres) to verify conformity with product specifications.

· Monitors and ensure correct functioning of automatic inspection equipment, making necessary adjustments or reporting malfunctions.

· Maintains detailed inspection logs, recording defects, frequency, and potential causes to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

· Reports deviations from quality standards to supervisors and machine operators promptly for corrective action.

· Works closely with the production and maintenance teams to investigate and resolve recurring defects related to equipment or operational inconsistencies.

· Provides feedback on machine performance when defects appear to be related to mechanical wear or calibration issues.

· Maintains a clean and organized inspection area, ensuring hazardous materials, glass fragments, and defective products are properly handled and disposed of.

· Follows industry quality assurance procedures, adhering to factory protocols for defect categorization and reporting.

· Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge and skills (Competence)

Education:

• BSc Degree or TVET Level in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Additional certifications/training in Quality Inspection Procedures for Manufacturing & Glass Production, Defect Recognition and Classification for Glass Bottles and Safety Training and Proper PPE Usage in Manufacturing Environments.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control in a Manufacturing or Glass Production Environment, Using Inspection Tools & Visual Assessment for Industrial Products and Handling Precision Measurement Instruments for Dimensional Analysis.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent visual acuity to detect product defects.
• Basic data recording and report writing skills for documenting inspection results.
• Knowledge of product quality standards for glass bottle manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges.
• Effective communication skills for reporting findings and coordinating with production teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring inspections do not delay production flow.