Company Overview
Repi Soap and Detergent PLC (a Wilmar-affiliated manufacturing company) is a leading manufacturing industry based in Addis Ababa, specializing in the production of soaps, detergents, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company invites qualified, capable, and experienced professionals to apply for the following open positions.
Open Positions & Requirements
1. QA Analyst
- Work Location: Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Key Responsibilities:
- Prevent defects through robust systems, protect customers, brands, and licenses, own specifications, release decisions, and assurance, and govern complaints, recalls, and calibration integrity.
- Oversee incoming material assurance, process, system & IMS assurance, final product assurance (pre-store transfer), and supplier & vendor quality assurance.
- Ensure storage & handling assurance, laboratory, calibration & testing assurance, and manage customer complaints & recalls.
- Ensure only approved, compliant, and fit-for-use materials enter production, and fully compliant finished goods leave the factory.
- Maintain accurate, defensible, and audit-ready testing data.
- Educational Qualification: BSc Degree in Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field of study.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing industry, preferably in the soap and detergent industry.
- Required Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of standards, testing methods, and quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a focus on quality assurance and compliance.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and teamwork skills.
2. Operator Assistance III
- Work Location: Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the production machine and environment are clean, safe, and ready for work prior to launch, with all safety safeguards and PPE properly in place.
- Confirm that raw materials are available, meet company standards, and align with the correct recipe.
- Monitor upstream and downstream machines to ensure they run optimally and safely, and promptly report unusual sounds or process issues to the Production Team Leader.
- Operate machines properly as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), using correct emergency stopping mechanisms.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and CLIT (Clean, Lubricate, Inspect, Tighten) are carried out properly.
- Maintain activity logs (produced volume, downtime, wastage) and provide necessary training for junior staff.
- Educational Qualification: Level-IV or Level-III TVET certification in Machining, Industrial Electrical, Machine Drive Servicing, or a related field of study.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in an FMCG industry in an operator position.
- Required Skills & Competencies:
- Machine operating expertise and FMCG manufacturing process knowledge.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements can apply through either the online forms or via email:
- For QA Analyst:
- For Operator Assistance III: