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Job Summary

The Factory/Plant Manager oversees and manages the end-to-end assembly, production, and quality operations of electric 3-wheelers (E-Bajaj) and electric motorcycles. The role ensures efficient production planning, quality control, cost management, safety compliance, and performance optimization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

A. Production & Assembly Management

• Plan and supervise daily assembly operations.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Optimize assembly line workflows and takt time.
• Ensure availability of components, motors, batteries, controllers, chassis, and kits.
• Resolve technical and mechanical issues.
• Monitor productivity KPIs: OEE, downtime, cycle time.

B. Quality Assurance & Technical Standards

• Implement quality procedures for EV components and finished units.
• Conduct inspections: wiring, torque, sub-assemblies, battery installation, testing.
• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian EV standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

C. Factory Operations Management

• Manage layout, equipment, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Enforce 5S and lean manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records.

D. Workforce Management

• Supervise technicians, assemblers, engineers, and supervisors.
• Manage performance evaluations and skill development.
• Develop shift schedules and manpower plans.
• Maintain discipline and teamwork.

E. Supply Chain, Inventory, & Cost Control

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics on part availability.
• Reduce wastage, scrap, and rework.
• Evaluate suppliers and provide specification input.
• Monitor stock levels and buffers.

F. Safety, Compliance, & Environmental Management

• Enforce workplace safety and PPE compliance.
• Implement emergency and hazard reporting systems.
• Manage battery and electrical safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.

G. Reporting & Leadership Support

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.
• Present KPIs and improvement plans to DGM.
• Support strategic planning for scaling EV production.
• Support localization and CKD/SKD projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of EV assembly processes.
• Knowledge of motors, controllers, BMS, batteries, wiring diagnostics.
• Strong production planning and line balancing.
• Quality assurance and RCA tools (5 Why, PDCA).
• Lean manufacturing: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban.
• Equipment and machinery management.
• Strong MS Office and ERP skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication.
• High discipline and integrity.
• Excellent problem solving and multitasking.
• Ability to meet strict production deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of factory/production experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Experience in EV or automotive assembly preferred.
• CKD/SKD assembly experience is an advantage.

Working Relationships

• Internal: DGM, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, HR, Finance.
• External: Suppliers, regulators, service providers, auditors.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Production output vs target.
• Defect, rework, and return rates.
• Downtime and OEE improvement.
• Wastage and cost control.
• Safety compliance and incident reduction.
• Staff performance and discipline.
• Timely reporting to DGM.

Skills Required:

• Automotive
• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Industrial / Manufacturing
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering