Deputy General Manager,Operations
Debre Birhan
Role description
We are hiring on behalf of our client Abay Investment Holding for one of its subsidiaries Yegof Wood Products PLC.
Yegof Wood Products PLC was established in June 2010 E.C. by the shareholders of Amhara Forest Enterprise and the Water Works Corporation, holding 95% and 5% share capital respectively. The company operates a specialized industrial-scale wood processing facility primarily focused on utilizing eucalyptus trees for the high-yield production and supply of premium veneer and plywood for both domestic and foreign markets.
| Job Title | Deputy General Manager, Operations |
| Reports to | General Manager |
| Purpose of the job |
| The Deputy General Manager handles the physical conversion of raw inputs into standardized commercial outputs, directing technical execution, procurement cycles, and plant floor efficiency. The Deputy General Manager ensures daily operational mechanics meet quarterly targets while maximizing production yields and minimizing machinery downtime. |
| Key responsibilities |
| – Lead daily factory workflows to fulfill annual output expectations and project deadlines. – Rigorously enforce production thresholds, monitoring technical parameters to ensure output quality. – Oversee the procurement roadmap to ensure the stable input of raw materials required for production. – Institute strict check-lists for machinery tracking and maintenance to protect the machinery life cycle and control costs. – Administer technical on-the-job training, drive orientation protocols, and resolve labor disputes with transparency. |
| Job Requirements | |
| Education | – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management. |
| Experience | – Minimum of 6 years of concrete managerial experience overseeing industrial plant floors or end-to-end processing facilities. |
| Skills | – Mastery of preventive maintenance, shift-work balancing, logistics, and lean manufacturing principles. – Exceptional track record in labor conflict resolution, team building, and technical talent management. |
Please submit your CV and cover letter to aihjobs@thetalentfirm.com and include the position title in the email subject.