Safety Health Environment & Quality Manager (SHEQM)

Ethio-Asian Industries S.C
Full time Posted: Oct 27, 2026
Career Level
Executive(VP, Director)
Location
Addis Ababa
Salary
Deadline
Nov 04, 2026

About this role

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                                                                 JOB SUMMARY INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: Safety Health Environment & Quality Manager (SHEQM)

Job Grade: XII (12)                                                             

 

Job Category: Management

Location: Addis Ababa

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Safety Health Environment and Quality Services

Issue Date: August 1,2025

Report to: CEO

Revise Date: December 30, 2025

Directly Supervise:  Quality Control and assurance team Leader and Safety Health Environment Team Leader

 

                                                                 JOB PURPOSE

 Ensures that product recipe and the actual products are to the standard set and customer satisfaction is maintained. Follow-up and monitor that there is continuous improvement of product quality, process and services in the company

                                                 Expected Results/outcomes

  • Ensure products & services delivered met standards.
  • Ensure legal requirements are complied.
  • Ensure HSE policies and standards are complied.
  • Advice departments to keep quality & environment standards.
  • Present research finding on improved products/processes.
  • Show case of best practices in product and service quality.

                                                                  Duties

  • Prepares SHEQ short medium- and long-term plans and   submits to the CEO for approval.
  • Develops strategies and process checklist to ensure that the products and services delivered by the company are to the standards.
  • Provide training and advice to managers and other staff to ensure the objectives of quality management and continuous improvement in the company.
  • Develops quality targets/standards and apply to company operations and monitor the performance against the standards.
  • Ensure that the products are released by fulfilling relevant standards.
  • Ensure that all incoming materials received met the standards.
  • Lead the customer complaint management at the top and ensure it is solved properly and timely.
  • Provide support and advice to other departments in the company to ensure that they are aware of the obligation in complying with health, safety & environmental standards.
  • Creates awareness of Quality, Safety, Health & Environment ISO standards and required procedures and processes to ensure that they are observed and practiced by all staff.
  • Conduct research in the field of total quality management and continuous improvement in order to develop the company’s competitive position.
  • Supervise the activities of employee in the department and provide on the job training to enhance their capabilities.
  • Prepare periodic performance report of the department   to the CEO.

Sr.no

KPI

Milestone Target/Initiatives

Target

Metrics

Expected

KPI Weight

Target Achievement

Achievement Description

1

Quality management system ( QMS)

Develop, Implement and maintain QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2025

Ensure all process and documentations are aligned with internal policies and external regulations

Conduct regular audit and assess compliance and target 100%

100 % Achievements

 

 

 

2

Product Defect Rate

Minimize defects in the finished products through regular quality checks

< 1%

Percentage of defective units out of total units produced

Low defect rate, high product quality

 

 

 

3

Customer Complaints Rate (Quality)

Address customer feedback and product quality complaints

≤ 1% complaint rate bench marking 2024 marketing survey

Number of customer complaints per 100 units sold

Minimized customer complaints

 

 

 

4

Product Returns

Minimize the number of products returns due to quality issues

50% reduction bench marking 2024 marketing survey

Number of return products

Minimized return products

 

 

 

5

Test and Inspection Coverage

Increase the scope of testing to ensure product quality at every stage

100% coverage

test and inspection rate frequency increases

ensure Minimized defect in-process and proper process control

 

 

 

6

Quality Control continuous Process Improvement

Implement improvements in the QC process to reduce defects

3 improvements per year

communicate 3 improvement areas and execute

Number of initiative completed

 

 

 

7

Recipe Adherence Rate

Ensure all production batches follow the approved recipes

100% adherence across shifts

Percentage of production following approved recipes

High adherence, minimized deviations

 

 

 

8

Develop cost effective and quality recipe

Ensure the development of new and revised recipes to curb market completion through cost effective formulations

100 % cost effective recipe

ensure EAI products are quality and cost effective

Number of new or Resaved recipe

 

 

 

9

Raw  & packaging materials Quality Compliance

Perform incoming material inspections and ensure quality compliance

98% compliance

Percentage of raw materials & packaging passing quality checks

High-quality materials used in production

 

 

 

10

Health & Safety Incident Rate

Reduce workplace injuries through safety training and preventive measures

≤ 0.01% incident rate

Number of incidents per 100 employees

Safe working environment

 

 

 

11

Environmental Compliance Rate

Ensure proper waste management, pollution control, and environmental audits

100% environmental compliance

Percentage of environmental inspections passed with no violations

Compliance with Ethiopian environmental laws

 

 

 

12

New Product Development (NPD) Success Rate

Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales teams to create successful new products

≥ 80% success rate

Percentage of NPD projects resulting in successful new product launches

High NPD success rate

 

 

 

13

Cross-Department Collaboration Effectiveness

Facilitate collaboration between production, planning warehouse, marketing, procurement, finance, and sales teams for successful NPD

≥ 90% collaborative success

Percentage of successful projects with cross-departmental collaboration

Strong collaboration across departments

 

 

 

14

Supplier Quality Performance

Audit and ensure that suppliers meet required quality standards

≥ 95% supplier compliance

Percentage of suppliers meeting quality standards. Prepare Quality audit checklist

High-quality raw materials & packing material sourced

 

 

 

15

Product certification , Renewal & equipment calibration

collaborate with Ethiopian conformity authority and other stakeholders for timely product certification, renewal and laboratory equipment calibration 

100% achievement

Ensure product certification, Renewal & laboratory equipment calibration as per the plan

No deviation

 

 

 

16

Data analysis and reporting

produce quality report and on time delivery. Regular reports

100% achievement

Ensure reports are triggered on-time & In-full ( OTIF)

No deviation

 

 

 

17

Values & Compliance

  • Enforcement of EAISC Values, HR Polices & Procedures %                                                                                    *  Reduction of work-related injury - #                                                   * Compliance of Safety procedure and Meet Safety KPIs - %                                                                                          

*  Zero accident and injury on the work                       *  Full compliance, for entire production

  • Values and compliance refer to the ethical standards, rules, and behaviors that a company enforces in order to maintain a positive, lawful, and productive environment. These policies reflect the company’s commitment to integrity, responsibility, and respect for all stakeholders, both inside and outside the organization.

100%

 

 

 


Minimum Qualification & Skills Requirement

Education

BSC/MSC in industrial chemistry/chemistry/chemical engineering/ 

Experience:

 8/6 years out of which 2 years as senior chemist/chemical engineer in soap and detergent Factory

Technical Competencies

Behavioral Competence

  • Data Analysis
  • Problem- solving,
  • Negotiation
  • Decision Making  
  •  Regulatory compliance
  •  Applicable software
  • Best practices analysis and recommendation 
  • Communication 
  • Quality Orientation
  • Team Building
  • Integrity

 

 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply through email andarge.k@ethioasian.com



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