Plant Supervisor – MAXAM | Benishangul Gumuz

Company Overview:

MAXAM is a global leader in energetic materials, providing innovative blasting solutions for mining, construction, and infrastructure. With over 150 years of expertise. In Ethiopia, MAXAM is involved in the Kurmuk Project, which aims to improve the mining sector’s safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Job Overview:

To ensure that matrix product is manufactured within the safety and quality standard procedures and in compliance with the defined specifications, while overseeing a team of 5 direct reports and ensuring effective stock level monitoring to prevent any shortage of raw materials. This role does not have any indirect reports.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

           HSEQS Generic Accountabilities and Authorities: 

• Comply with Maxam and Allied Gold HSEQ policies.
• Identifying, understanding, and addressing HSEQS hazards and risks. 
• Demonstrating behavior that is consistent with the MAXAM HSEQS Vision and Values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required behaviors, company policies, standards, procedures, and legislation requirements.
• Collaborating with others in pursuing HSEQS goals.
• Seeking opportunities for learning to improve HSEQS performance. 
• Conduct/participate in regular safety and quality audits.
• Conduct the production operations correctly and safely according to Quality Control Plan and the Occupational Health and Safety standard.
• Ensure that all relevant forms are completed as required by the procedures and instructions as laid down in the Quality System.

• Identify opportunities for MAXAM to improve client service, efficiency, or productivity.

  Specific Accountabilities and Authorities:

• As the responsible of your Team safety, enforce your team all applicable Maxam and Allied Gold HSEQ policies.
• Establish and maintain a safe and productive work area for the employees. 
• Taking an active role as a safety committee member. 
• Observance and enforce MAXAM objectives and policies. 
• Know and comply with local and international regulations related to the goods/materials managed. 
• Conduct the production operations correctly and safely according to Quality Control Plan and the Occupational Health and Safety standard. 
• Manage and monitor stock levels of all the raw material based in the production forecast. 
• Report any irregularities or anomalies immediately to the Plant Manager or Project Manager. 
• Comply with the production schedule as provided by Management.
• Ensure that all relevant forms are completed as required by the procedures and instructions as laid down in the Quality System.
• Ensure all the work areas related to the plant are cleaned and kept clean.
• Ensure a responsible hand-over to the oncoming shift at the end of each shift.
• Ensure plant and laboratory equipment’s are calibrated and calibration forms are up to date.
• Assist with any trials or investigations conducted at the Plant.
• Report any breakdowns or unsafe conditions immediately to Management.

• Carry out any other requests instructed from Management within reasonable limits.

  Authorities: 

• Stop the production in case of any irregularities, such as breakdowns, suspected nonconforming product or unforeseen emergencies such as fire. 
• Discipline any employee who is not respecting the company rules and/or instructions.

1. Critical Competencies:

• Strong commitment to company values, safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to monitor activities and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Excellent client orientation for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to assess processes and optimize performance.
• Effective communication skills for reporting, coordination, and team collaboration.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments.

2. Technical Competencies:

? Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Valid Driver’s License (for operational and site visits).

? Professional Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing processes.

? Other Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
• Fluency in English and the local language; additional languages are an advantage.

How To Apply

Interested and Qualified applicants are invited to send their updated resume to lidiya.ashenafi@ethiojobs.net with a subject line “Plant Supervisor”