Job Description
Company Overview
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 operating in one of the busiest commercial areas of Addis Ababa.
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, diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening its market presence.
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In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd. acquired a 51% stake in Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C., 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. The company has built a strong reputation for professionalism, innovation, rapid growth, and creating long-term shareholder value.
Asian Paints operates in several countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with 26 paint manufacturing facilities worldwide and a presence in more than 65 countries, serving millions of customers across the globe.
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 DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Production - Intern
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required No.: 1 Candidate
Reporting to: Assistant Production Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
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. The position also provides administrative and hands-on support during critical production activities to ensure smooth workflow and timely product delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, key process controls, and required in-process quality checks during production.
Monitor raw material additions, consumption of old raw materials and finished goods, and maintain inventory accuracy.
Conduct quarterly stock-taking activities and maintain accurate production records and documentation.
Track and evaluate daily Tinterman performance and support continuous productivity improvement initiatives.
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 (Corrective Action Preventive Action) arising from customer complaints and internal observations.
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 in compliance with environmental regulations.
Conduct and support safety training programs, safety campaigns, and awareness initiatives to achieve organizational safety targets.
Generate and maintain incident reports, near-miss reports, proactive safety reports, and other EHS-related records.
Support the Safety and Production teams in achieving TRFR, TSR, and other health and safety objectives.
Coordinate with Sales Planning and other departments on production-related requirements and delivery commitments.
Provide hands-on operational support during critical production activities and peak workload periods to minimize bottlenecks.
Support employee supervision, shop floor management, data collection, record keeping, and reporting activities.
Ensure timely reporting of production performance and operational issues to the Production Manager.
Ensure TECO activities are completed as per defined frequency while maintaining required control variables and documentation.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
0-1 year experience (Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply)
Strong communication skills in English is mandatory.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
How To Apply
Application Instructions
Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com Please mention the job title “Application – Production - Intern ” in the subject line of the email.
