Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : Chief Operations Officer (Fertilizers) Qualification: Engineering Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from an institute of repute Experience: 10+ years of working experience in Fertilizer manufacturing (NPK/ NPS/ DAP) Well versed with TPM/TQM concepts and implementation Function: Technical Location: Ethiopia What You Will Do? - Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. - Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping. - Allocate resources effectively and fully utilise assets to produce optimal results. - Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus. - Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. - Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff. - Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime. - Commit to plant safety. - Develop systems and processes that track and optimise productivity and standards. - Address employees' issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements. - Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts. - Supporting the work of other team members. - Promote, monitor and maintain safety of work area. - Maintaining and Promoting 5S. - To train the new joiners about Safety & 5S Practices - To involve in various improvement activities initiated by the management time to time. - Respond to accidents and emergencies. Continual Improvement To lead Total Quality / Productivity initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies (OEE). To set a mechanism and review adherence and compliances to ISO systems and other similar once which are prevalent or to be adopted by the organization Technical Skills - Knowledge of chemical / agro chemical / fertilizer industry with skiils in process engineering, including reaction mechanisms, process optimization, and scale-up techniques. - Familiarity with quality management systems, particularly ISO 9001:2015, and quality control methodologies. - Deep understanding of industrial safety standards and environmental regulations relevant to chemical manufacturing. - Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, manage conflicts, and foster a collaborative working environment. - Strong strategic planning skills to align production goals with organizational objectives. - Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. - Advanced problem-solving skills to identify and address production challenges efficiently. - A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field is essential. - A master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Management, or an MBA with a focus on operations management can be advantageous.

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