Senior Technic Manager (electromechanical)

Company’s and Role’s Overview ABYS Trading PLC is the leading Manufacturing Company of Ethiopia which manufactures agriculture products both for local and international markets. It has been active since 2012 and exports over 40 high quality value added agricultural products which meet world relevant standards to three main destination countries such as America, Canada and Australia and other locations.  Moreover, it distributed such products to local market. Nowadays, in line with government trade, marketing and development strategies, it strives to produce world class products of having high demand. This effort has allowed it to start to generate foreign currency and create job opportunity for 500 Ethiopian youths.  Now it is seeking Senior Technic Manager (electromechanical). This person holds a critical role that combines engineering expertise with operational leadership. He or she leads planning/budgeting, deg, supporting the purchase of electromechanical equipment and installation of them. S/he manages the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of all food processing machinery, packaging equipment, and utility systems, including standby/prime power generators. This role ensures all machinery operates at peak performance, adheres to strict health and safety standards (HACCP/GMP), and minimizes downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.    Key Responsibilities 1. Maintenance & Technical Operations (Generators & Machines) Generator Management: Oversee maintenance, repairs, fueling, and testing of industrial generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply for food production lines. Equipment Maintenance: Plan and oversee routine, preventive, and emergency repairs of food processing machinery (e.g., mixers, cookers, fillers, conveyors). Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production lines. Asset Lifecycle Management: Manage the installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of new machinery.  2. Compliance & Quality Assurance  Food Safety Standards: Ensure all machinery complies with HACCP and local health and safety regulations. Sanitation (CIP): Oversee cleaning and sterilization protocols for equipment to prevent contamination. Audit Readiness: Ensure technical documentation, maintenance logs, and safety records are accurate for audits.  3. Productivity & Process Improvement  Downtime Reduction: Implement strategies to minimize equipment downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Process Optimization: Collaborate with production teams to improve workflow and increase machine throughput. Inventory Control: Manage spare parts inventory to ensure quick repair turnaround.  4. Team Leadership  Lead, mentor, and train a team of technicians and maintenance staff. Schedule staff shifts and manage work orders to ensure efficient operation. Establish, monitor, and report on maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Downtime percentages.  5. Health & Safety:   Enforce strict OSHA and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Increased OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness Machine Downtime % Preventive Maintenance Completion Rate Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Compliance/Audit Scores Energy Efficiency Goals (Generator Fuel Management).  Adherence to Maintenance Budget. Machine Reliability/Efficiency Rate.  6. Benefits Package: Competitive salary and benefits package, Opportunities for career growth A dynamic and collaborative work environment,