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