HAILU A MEKURIA

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La Mirada, Ca.90638 Tel. 562-***-****/ Cell. 909-***-****

ace7xw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Manufacturing and management experience in beverage, container and chemical process plants

Strong track record to employee safety, and working knowledge of environmental regulations

Ability to work closely with employee to form effective team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience driving change with a history of setting direction,

Demonstrated commitment to quality

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a Plant Manager, utilizing my educational background, proven leadership skill, technical

knowledge, and experience in Project and Plant management, for fulfilling the objective of the company.

EXPERIENCE

PLANT CONFIDENTIAL

October 2007 to date: Plant Manager, Los Angeles

As a Plant Manager I am accountable for meeting production targets, quality requirement, and safety of all resources.

Provide direction to departmental managers to ensure compliance of corporate and regulatory agencies

SUMMIT BEVERAGES

April 2001 - February 2003: PLANT MANAGER ADDIS ABEBA, Ethiopia

Lead associates to achieve productivity goal in water treatment, syrup preparation, bottle washing, filling.bottle creating

and auxiliary units. Supervised all 3 production lines to achieve targets. Took personnel actions, such as training and

appraisal of performance evaluation. I audited quality, inspected condition of equipment and vehicles to assure

compliance to GMP, and sanitation standards.

DASHEN BREWERY

February 1999 - December 2001 :PROJECT & PLANT MANAGER GONDAR/ ADDIS ABEBA, Ethiopia

Collaborated with colleagues in planning, and coordination of all personnel, equipment and materials required. Inspected

locally manufactured Fermentation tanks, and fuel depots. Supervised equipment erection, water supply network.

Participated in commissioning of the plant. Organized on the job training for operation of milling, fermentation, CIP, AND

Labeling. Produced employee handbook. Signed collective agreement with Union. Motivated associates to achieve quality

goals for both brewing and packaging departments. Supervised route sales and delivery of draft and bottled beer.

ZEWAY CAUSTIC SODA PLANT

PROJECT & PLANT MANAGER ZEWAY, Ethiopia

Participated in the feasibility study, initial data collection. Supervised proper installation of machinery. Organized raw

material, parts, and finished product stores. Participated in preparation of operational plans and controlled its

implementation. Lead associates to achieve safety goals. Regularly communicated with employee that procedures are

followed while fulfilling marketing and production targets.

ADDIS GLASS & DETERGENT INDUSTRY

PLANT MANAGER ADDIS ABEBA, Ethiopia

Coordinated daily production activities. Used my mechanical aptitude and problem solving ability in identifying and

resolving raw material problem. Participated in upgrading quality of silica sand. Supervised preventive maintenance and

repair of equipments, and buildings. Monitored the performance of direct reports.

EDUCATION

CHEMICAL MACHINE-BULDING INSTITUTE OF MOSCOW

Master of Science MECANICAL ENGINEERING MOSCOW Russian Federation

POLY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY BAHIR DAR, AMARA

SKILLS

Ability to coordinate and supervise

Computer skills

HAZWOPER

SAP

Speak and write in three languages

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