Technical Manager Job Opening

Responsibilities

• The Technical manager is responsible for managing, directing, and installing all preventive and corrective technical activities within the different locations of Holland Dairy PLC.
• Responsible for project management of technical expansions, from civil works until establishing a maintenance plan.
• On the job training of technical staff and operators
• Wear and spare parts management
• Structure, Control and replenish the stock of wear and spare parts.
• SOP & ISO implementation
• Create and follow maintenance plans for machines, utilities and buildings.
• Performs failure analyses by identifying the root cause.
• First point of contact with service providers such as ELPA, Celtic and others.
• Reports about technical condition and risks in the factory.
• Manage expansion projects with different suppliers, including quotation, planning, technical calculations and creating manuals and maintenance plans.
• Perform manual repairs when necessary.
• Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary.
• Maintain and complete documentation for a safe working environment. Such as: fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, building alarm contacts and other building systems.
• Supervise work in progress and successful delivery by third parties.
• Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g., landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc)

Qualification

• BSC in Electrical Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or any related fields
• Minimum 5 years of technical/engineering management experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire teams and build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Proficiency in English, Afaan Oromo, and Amharic (additional local languages are an advantage).

Skills Required:

• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering