Head - Mechanical Maintenance (Re-Advertised)

• Listing summary: Bachelor’s degree/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with relevant work experience

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.

Purpose of the Job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, direction and management of the overall mechanical maintenance system of the company assets

• Develops maintenance strategies to improve mechanical performance and minimize downtime.

• Develops and implements Periodic Preventive & Predictive maintenance plans to ensure continuous operations.

• Coordinates with production teams to minimize disruptions during maintenance activities.

• Develops SPOs, WI, procedures, policies and inspection checklists for the mechanical Maintenance

• Supervises mechanical maintenance staffs, assigning tasks and monitoring performance as well as provides training and mentorship to enhance technical skills and efficiency.

• Enforces strict safety protocols for mechanical maintenance operations according to the company’s food and safety procedures

• Ensures compliance with industry regulations related to workplace and equipment safety.

• Diagnoses mechanical system failures and implement corrective measures and provides rapid solutions to emergency breakdowns affecting production efficiency.

• Prepares the departmental KPIs and evaluate the maintenance team according in a regular interval.

• Oversees procurement and stock management of mechanical components and optimizes resource utilization to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

• Utilizes predictive maintenance tools to anticipate failures and optimize equipment lifespan.

• Promotes a strong safety culture among team members through training, communication, and enforcement of safety procedures.

• Conducts periodic employee performance appraisals and provides reasonable feedback to ensure further improvements in future performance.

• Ensures that strategies, policies, procedures, plans, annual targets, etc. are clearly and timely disseminated to employees under his/her supervision.

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in glass manufacturing or beverage industry out of which 4 years in supervisory position.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills for reporting, coordinating with teams, and training staff.

• Expertise in mechanical systems maintenance for glass production equipment.

• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.

• Ability to lead and supervise maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency.

• Familiarity with workplace safety regulations and industrial compliance requirements.

How To Apply

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in glass manufacturing or beverage industry out of which 4 years in supervisory position.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills for reporting, coordinating with teams, and training staff.
• Expertise in mechanical systems maintenance for glass production equipment.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Ability to lead and supervise maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with workplace safety regulations and industrial compliance requirements.