Maintenance and EHS Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance & EHS Manager to ensure the efficient running of our plant facilities while upholding world-class Saint-Gobain EHS standards. The role will lead maintenance planning, execution, and continuous EHS compliance across all operations within the factory working closely with production and R&D teams to ensure our products meet both industry standards and customer expectations.

The role will be based full-time at our factory in Tulefa.

Key responsibilities:

Maintenance and Facilities Management

• Ensure efficient maintenance operations for all Tulefa factory facilities, utilities, and equipment – mechanical, electrical, and civil.
• Prepare and implement daily, weekly, and monthly inspection schedules; record all data accurately.
• Perform domestic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain machine manuals, certification documents, drawings, and the full factory archive in an organized manner.
• Develop maintenance procedures, manuals, and preventive maintenance plans; present monthly and annual maintenance plans to the Plant Manager.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with approved work methodologies and Saint-Gobain contractor control standards.
• Ensure proper stock management of spare parts, raw materials, finished goods, and maintenance supplies.
• Prepare cost analyses, manage CAPEX and routine spare part applications, and maintain the asset register.
• Assist with forklift and production operations when required during manpower shortages.

Engineering Projects

• Support engineering project execution across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Order spare parts and materials using technical documentation.
• Manage project-related budgeting and cost control.
• Work on evaluating alternative raw materials to improve quality and reduce costs.

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

• Ensure full implementation of Saint-Gobain EHS standards across the factory.
• Perform risk assessments for all maintenance tasks; review them every six months with the EHS Officer.
• Enforce safe work procedures, including work permits and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) processes.
• Lead daily EHS inspections in production areas; check machinery, equipment, and tools according to recommended standards.
• Ensure PPE compliance based on task-specific risk assessments.
• Conduct safety training, induction assessments, and issue safety induction cards for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Translate EHS documents into Amharic when required.
• Monitor noise and dust levels with external auditors and ensure corrective actions.
• Maintain all EHS checklists and ensure documentation is properly filed for audit purposes.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly EHS (GAIA) reports to the Plant Manager and South Africa.

Quality, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Implement 5S methodology and maintain clean, orderly workspaces.
• Ensure machine cleaning activities are conducted correctly by production teams.
• Verify pallet verticality daily with production representatives and oversee corrective action.
• Maintain accurate stock records, expiry dates for all materials, and report aging stock.
• Conduct monthly stock counts and report results.
• Manage product loading, delivery, and raw material offloading operations.
• Ensure all SOPs are in place, understood, and followed by all employees.