Job Description

General Manager – Paper Packaging & Printing Manufacturing (Dukem, Oromia)

Company: CHILALO FOOD COMPLEX (THG Packaging & Printing Division)
Location: Dukem, Oromia, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Management
Industry: Manufacturing | Packaging | Printing | Industrial Operations

Job Overview

CHILALO FOOD COMPLEX is hiring an experienced General Manager to lead its paper packaging and printing manufacturing operations based in Dukem, Oromia. The role requires a strong combination of technical production knowledge, operational leadership, and business development capability.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals searching for packaging industry jobs, printing plant manager roles, factory general manager vacancies, industrial operations jobs, production management careers, and senior leadership jobs in Africa.

Candidates exploring similar industrial and manufacturing opportunities can also view current openings at manufacturing jobs in Ethiopia, which features roles in production management, engineering, logistics, and factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production Management

• Oversee full production cycle including printing, packaging, and finishing operations
• Ensure smooth factory workflow and high production efficiency
• Maintain quality control standards for all packaging materials
• Monitor output, reduce waste, and improve production performance

Business Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute strategies to expand market share in packaging industry
• Identify new clients in FMCG, retail, food, and industrial sectors
• Strengthen brand positioning and business competitiveness
• Support revenue growth and long-term business planning

Professionals seeking similar leadership and industrial management roles across North Africa and emerging markets can also explore General manager jobs in Morocco which includes manufacturing, production, logistics, and senior management vacancies.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Control

• Control operational and production costs effectively
• Improve efficiency in machinery usage and workforce productivity
• Implement lean manufacturing practices
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials and equipment

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise production staff, technical teams, and administrative departments
• Provide leadership, training, and performance management
• Promote a culture of safety, discipline, and productivity
• Coordinate across departments for smooth factory operations

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners
• Ensure timely delivery of orders as per client requirements
• Handle negotiations with key stakeholders
• Build long-term business partnerships

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Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Production Management
  • Manufacturing or related fields

Preferred:

• MBA or postgraduate qualification in business or operations management

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
• At least 3+ years in a senior management or leadership role
• Experience in packaging, printing, or paper production industry is highly preferred
• Strong background in factory operations and production planning

Key Skills Required

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Production planning and industrial operations management
• Financial and cost control understanding
• Quality assurance and process optimization
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage large teams in a factory environment
• Knowledge of printing and packaging machinery

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive and competitive salary package
• Performance-based incentives
• Leadership position in a growing manufacturing company
• Opportunity to shape production strategy and business expansion
• Professional growth in industrial sector

Training & Development

Selected candidate may receive exposure and training in:

• Advanced production management systems
• Lean manufacturing and efficiency improvement techniques
• Packaging technology and printing innovations
• Industrial safety and compliance standards
• Leadership and executive management development

Why Join This Role?

• Lead a full-scale packaging and printing manufacturing operation
• Work in a fast-growing industrial environment in Ethiopia
• Influence business strategy and production performance
• Manage a skilled technical and production workforce
• Play a key role in expanding a competitive manufacturing brand

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter highlighting manufacturing leadership experience and production management expertise through the company recruitment process before the closing date.