Manager – Engineering & Maintenance Service

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

About the Job

DEDE Bottle Factory PLC is an emerging bottle manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality and sustainable production solutions. Located in Debre Birhan with a contact office in Addis Ababa, the company operates a modern production facility currently in its advanced project phase and is preparing for full-scale operations using advanced machinery and highly skilled teams to serve both local and international markets.

The company invites qualified and competent applicants to join its operations and contribute to building innovative bottle manufacturing solutions.

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this position is to oversee engineering and maintenance services to ensure operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and workforce productivity. The role is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and optimizing maintenance operations to minimize downtime, maximize output, and promote a culture of leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The position also requires strong collaboration across departments to align engineering functions with organizational goals while ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing engineering and maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to support effective production operations and ensure proper implementation.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control engineering and maintenance activities to achieve minimum operational downtime and maximum productivity.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise engineering and maintenance teams while fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for critical machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective repairs, upgrades, and maintenance interventions.
• Work closely with production, operations, and other business units to align engineering strategies with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to evaluate and source materials, tools, machinery, and technical equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities comply with workplace safety regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and implement preventive measures to improve workplace safety and minimize operational disruptions.
• Oversee environmental compliance initiatives with particular focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and resource optimization.
• Develop long-term maintenance and asset management strategies aligned with business growth and operational targets.
• Prepare engineering and maintenance performance reports including operational metrics, cost analysis, and financial performance indicators.
• Lead staff development initiatives including coaching, training programs, performance management, and succession planning.
• Motivate, encourage, and inspire teams to deliver strong performance and achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Manage and control departmental assets including fixed assets, IT resources, operational information, and conduct periodic asset verification.
• Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure team and individual performance against approved targets.
• Conduct employee performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback to improve future performance.
• Ensure strategies, policies, procedures, annual plans, and targets are clearly communicated and implemented by employees under supervision.
• Perform other related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge and Skills (Competencies)

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a 24-hour production environment, preferably within glass manufacturing industries, of which at least 5 years must be in a managerial or leadership position.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical and operational issues to maintain smooth production processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of glass manufacturing processes, production equipment, and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, optimizing, and upgrading industrial machinery and production systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in team development, performance management, and fostering continuous improvement culture.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills in high-volume production environments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both Amharic and English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage multiple priorities under operational pressure.

Skills Required:

• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering