General Group Beverages PLC was established in 2016 with the aim to take part in the manufacturing industry of Ethiopia in various sectors such as bottled water in which Avante Water is already in the market, Plastic recycling and PET Sheet Factory which will soon be operational, Juice, wet napkins and Alcoholic beverages and so much more which are going to be fully operational in the near future. 

Major duties & responsibilities: Overall Task: The task of the production Manager involves guiding and leading the execution of production activities in order to meet production targets, while respecting the company’s (product) quality standards, food safety systems, efficiency etc.

A description of the tasks is given. These tasks include, but are not limited to: Specific task:

• Supervise and optimize the raw material reception, production and export processes, set-up and maintenance of the plant, plant logistics as well raw material and utilities consumption with respect to the plant budgeting and time-frames as pre-defined by senior management.
• Involve in both the pre-production (planning) stage as well as the production (control and Supervision) stage to fulfill the company's policies and goals.
• Monitoring (and adjusting) the production process, monitoring product standards as set by the company, preparing a weekly production schedule in cooperation with senior management and adjusting where necessary; ensuring the production is cost effective; making sure that products are produced on time (according production planning) and meet the companies quality standard.
• Supervises employees in the factory (general factory workers, operators etc) to ensure (food) Safety, (product) quality, productivity, efficiency internal production protocols, hygiene etc.
• Managing the company’s production and internal logistic processes as well as material in-and-out flows. Monitors usage of materials, utilities, and personnel etc to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Implements existing production protocols and systems and makes adjustments when necessary to produce products within specifications.
• Recommends (and implements) improvements of facilities, equipment, procedures etc to improve (food) safety, (product) quality, efficiency, hygiene etc.
• Oversees cleaning and sanitation of machineries and facilities. Supervises and trains sanitation staff in frequency and methods of cleaning.
• Ensures employees are trained to do their respective jobs in a safe and efficient manner. Their training is documented.
• Administration duties which include time and attendance control, holiday planning, overtime control, working out the human and material resources needed.
• Controls and improves effective use of the factory workers, operators, etc and their performance as a team.
• Re-scheduling tasks, human resource planning and/or production, control efficient and effective utilization of material and human resources.
•  Overall strict supervision of factory workers, operators etc) in hygiene, job responsibility, following work regulations 

Qualification: BSC in Chemical Engineering or Food and biochemical engineering from a recognized university.

Experience: Minimum of five years experience in the manufacturing industry with managerial level

Languages: Speaking and writing Amharic and English fluently is mandatory.