Kadisco Paint Vacancy for Fresh Graduates

Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C., previously known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC, is a privately owned company located in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area of Addis Ababa. Established from a small automotive parts dealership in the late 1960s, Kadisco evolved into a diversified paint manufacturer. In February 2015, Kadisco formed a joint venture with Asian Paints Ltd, making it known as Kadisco Asian Paints. Asian Paints is a leading paint company in India and Asia’s second largest, with a turnover of USD 2.7 billion, operating in 19 countries and serving consumers in over 65 countries.

Kadisco produces a full range of paints for construction, industrial, and automotive sectors, as well as wood and concrete lacquers and adhesives for the wood and leather industry.

1. Engineering Head

Skills and Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in engineering and maintenance roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as 5-S, ISO-9000, ISO-14000, ISO-45001, and OHSAS.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as 5-S, Kaizen, and CILT.
• Understanding of MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) concepts.
• Ability to collaborate and follow up with quality assurance, production departments, and planning teams.
• Experience in supplier selection and pricing negotiations for machine spares.
• Proficiency in managing information and quotes from vendors.
• Vendor evaluation is based on their quality, delivery, and service (QCD).
• Responsible for making order schedules for machine spares.
• Strong working knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and TQM (Total Quality Management) principles.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of quality standards and compliance regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications used in engineering and maintenance.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: August 1, 2024

Application Process

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com. Please mention the job title “Application for the position of Engineering Head” in the subject line of the email.

Application Procedure

• Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be considered.
• In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, Kadisco reserves the right to appoint them before the deadline.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further details about the company and the job position, please visit the official Kadisco Paint website or contact their HR department.