Kadisco Asian Paints Vacancy 2026 | Production Intern (Fresh Graduate) – Addis Ababa
Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. (Kadisco Asian Paints)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. , now known as Kadisco Asian Paints , invites qualified and motivated fresh graduates to apply for the position of Production Intern at its manufacturing facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Geographic Reference
Job Details
Organization: Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. (Kadisco Asian Paints) Position: Production Intern Number of Positions: 1 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Akaki Kality Industrial Zone) Employment Type: Full-Time Career Level: Entry Level (Fresh Graduate) Reporting To: Assistant Production Manager Application Deadline: September 27, 2026 Application Method: Email
About Kadisco Asian Paints
Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C., formerly known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC, is a privately owned company located in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company's history dates to the late 1960s, when it started as a small automotive parts dealership.
In 1979, the company was officially registered as a manufacturer of adhesives and glue. Over the years, Kadisco expanded its operations and gradually developed into one of Ethiopia's leading paint manufacturers.
In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd. acquired a 51% stake in Kadisco, and the company subsequently became known as Kadisco Asian Paints . Asian Paints is India's leading paint company and the second-largest paint company in Asia, with 26 paint manufacturing facilities worldwide and a presence in more than 65 countries.
Today, Kadisco Asian Paints produces a comprehensive range of paints and coatings for the decorative, construction, industrial, and automotive sectors. The company also manufactures wood and concrete lacquers, as well as adhesives serving the wood, furniture, and leather industries, contributing significantly to Ethiopia's manufacturing sector and economic development.
Job Summary
The Production Intern is responsible for supporting the Production Executive and Production Team in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of daily manufacturing activities. The role assists in production scheduling, documentation, data collection, record keeping, inventory monitoring, quality assurance, and shop floor operations. The incumbent supports compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and operational standards while contributing to the achievement of production targets, continuous improvement initiatives, and efficient plant operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Production Planning & Coordination:
Prepare daily production schedules and machine-wise production plans based on sales order requirements. Ensure monthly production targets and daily production outputs are achieved as per the approved plan. Monitor and ensure timely delivery of made-to-order products according to committed delivery dates. Allocate work to foremen and operators and supervise shop floor activities to achieve production objectives. Assist the Production In-Charge in coordinating and monitoring routine production operations. Participate in daily production planning meetings and support production-related decision-making. Manage manpower allocation, machine utilization, plant capacity utilization, and trial batch scheduling.
Quality & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, key process controls, and required in-process quality checks. Monitor raw material additions, consumption of old raw materials and finished goods, and maintain inventory accuracy. Drive quality improvement initiatives, Kaizen activities, QRI enhancement, RFT improvement, and raw material variance reduction. Prepare and support SOP, FMEA, HIRA, ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 documentation and compliance activities. Ensure implementation and effectiveness of CAPA arising from customer complaints and internal observations.
Safety & Environment:
Maintain housekeeping standards, 5S practices, and operational discipline across the shop floor. Enforce Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and statutory compliance requirements. Ensure proper segregation and timely disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Conduct and support safety training programs, safety campaigns, and awareness initiatives. Generate and maintain incident reports, near-miss reports, proactive safety reports, and other EHS-related records.
Reporting & Administration:
Conduct quarterly stock-taking activities and maintain accurate production records and documentation. Track and evaluate daily Tinterman performance and support continuous productivity improvement. Coordinate with Sales Planning and other departments on production-related requirements. Provide hands-on operational support during critical production activities and peak workload periods. Ensure timely reporting of production performance and operational issues to the Production Manager. Ensure TECO activities are completed as per defined frequency.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
Experience:
0–1 year experience (Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
Skills:
Strong communication skills in English is mandatory. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Geographic Reference
Job Details
Organization: Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. (Kadisco Asian Paints) Position: Production Intern Number of Positions: 1 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Akaki Kality Industrial Zone) Employment Type: Full-Time Career Level: Entry Level (Fresh Graduate) Reporting To: Assistant Production Manager Application Deadline: September 27, 2026 Application Method: Email
About Kadisco Asian Paints
Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C., formerly known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC, is a privately owned company located in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company's history dates to the late 1960s, when it started as a small automotive parts dealership.
In 1979, the company was officially registered as a manufacturer of adhesives and glue. Over the years, Kadisco expanded its operations and gradually developed into one of Ethiopia's leading paint manufacturers.
In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd. acquired a 51% stake in Kadisco, and the company subsequently became known as Kadisco Asian Paints . Asian Paints is India's leading paint company and the second-largest paint company in Asia, with 26 paint manufacturing facilities worldwide and a presence in more than 65 countries.
Today, Kadisco Asian Paints produces a comprehensive range of paints and coatings for the decorative, construction, industrial, and automotive sectors. The company also manufactures wood and concrete lacquers, as well as adhesives serving the wood, furniture, and leather industries, contributing significantly to Ethiopia's manufacturing sector and economic development.
Job Summary
The Production Intern is responsible for supporting the Production Executive and Production Team in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of daily manufacturing activities. The role assists in production scheduling, documentation, data collection, record keeping, inventory monitoring, quality assurance, and shop floor operations. The incumbent supports compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and operational standards while contributing to the achievement of production targets, continuous improvement initiatives, and efficient plant operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Production Planning & Coordination:
Prepare daily production schedules and machine-wise production plans based on sales order requirements. Ensure monthly production targets and daily production outputs are achieved as per the approved plan. Monitor and ensure timely delivery of made-to-order products according to committed delivery dates. Allocate work to foremen and operators and supervise shop floor activities to achieve production objectives. Assist the Production In-Charge in coordinating and monitoring routine production operations. Participate in daily production planning meetings and support production-related decision-making. Manage manpower allocation, machine utilization, plant capacity utilization, and trial batch scheduling.
Quality & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, key process controls, and required in-process quality checks. Monitor raw material additions, consumption of old raw materials and finished goods, and maintain inventory accuracy. Drive quality improvement initiatives, Kaizen activities, QRI enhancement, RFT improvement, and raw material variance reduction. Prepare and support SOP, FMEA, HIRA, ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 documentation and compliance activities. Ensure implementation and effectiveness of CAPA arising from customer complaints and internal observations.
Safety & Environment:
Maintain housekeeping standards, 5S practices, and operational discipline across the shop floor. Enforce Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and statutory compliance requirements. Ensure proper segregation and timely disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Conduct and support safety training programs, safety campaigns, and awareness initiatives. Generate and maintain incident reports, near-miss reports, proactive safety reports, and other EHS-related records.
Reporting & Administration:
Conduct quarterly stock-taking activities and maintain accurate production records and documentation. Track and evaluate daily Tinterman performance and support continuous productivity improvement. Coordinate with Sales Planning and other departments on production-related requirements. Provide hands-on operational support during critical production activities and peak workload periods. Ensure timely reporting of production performance and operational issues to the Production Manager. Ensure TECO activities are completed as per defined frequency.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
Experience:
0–1 year experience (Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
Skills:
Strong communication skills in English is mandatory. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.