JOB VACANCY: Production and Equipment Manager

Company: Emaad Construction

Position Title: Production and Equipment Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Garowe, Puntland

Application Deadline: Aug 1st, 2026

Job Overview

Emaad Construction is seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and results-driven Production and Equipment Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations, fleet, and heavy machinery. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality ready-mix concrete and block production while maximizing plant efficiency, implementing rigorous preventive maintenance, and leading a disciplined field team.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic cost management, driving productivity while strictly adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production and Quality Management

• Daily Scheduling: Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to consistently hit volume targets and satisfy client timelines.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce strict product quality control through continuous testing, precise batch measurements, and raw material inspections (aggregates, cement, admixtures) according to approved product standards.
• Yield Optimization: Maximize resource utilization, improve plant productivity, and aggressively minimize raw material waste and downtime.
• Supply Chain Liaison: Coordinate seamlessly with Sales, Logistics, and Procurement departments to align production with delivery schedules and customer commitments.

2. Heavy Equipment, Fleet and Plant Maintenance Management

• Asset Management: Oversee the operation, utilization, and performance of batching plants, block manufacturing machinery, delivery trucks, transit mixers, and heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop, schedule, and execute robust Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) schedules to maximize equipment reliability and completely mitigate unexpected breakdowns.
• Logistics & Fuel Audit: Closely monitor fuel consumption patterns, track individual vehicle transit costs, and optimize machinery efficiency to lower operational overhead.
• Inventory & Spares Control: Maintain an accurate, up-to-date log of spare parts, specialized tools, and maintenance supplies to guarantee zero operational disruptions during critical repairs.

3. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Safety Culture: Foster a zero-harm site culture by organizing regular safety briefings (toolbox talks), conducting risk assessments, and enforcing the strict use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Incident Investigation: Lead root-cause analyses for any site incidents, equipment failures, material non-conformities, or client complaints, and immediately roll out corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4. Budgeting, Cost Control & Reporting

• Financial Oversight: Prepare, manage, and optimize the annual production and maintenance budgets.
• Cost-Reduction Metrics: Analyze operational data to pinpoint inefficiencies, track cost-per-cubic-meter for concrete, and implement lean manufacturing workflows to boost profitability.
• Data Reporting: Generate transparent, data-driven daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports detailing output volumes, machinery downtime, maintenance expenses, and labor efficiency.

5. Strategic Field Leadership & Team Development

• Crew Supervision: Lead, train, and manage plant operators, heavy-truck drivers, mechanical technicians, and site laborers, ensuring high accountability and team discipline.
• Performance Tracking: Conduct routine performance evaluations, identify technical skill gaps, and implement targeted training programs to multi-skill the workforce.

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration (coupled with extensive industrial/factory experience).
• Industry Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years of direct management experience in a production role within ready-mix concrete production, concrete batching plants, block manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of concrete mix designs, aggregate grading, and the mechanical functions of block-making machinery and hydraulic systems.
• Maintenance Expertise: Proven track record in handling industrial machinery maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, and scheduling heavy vehicle servicing.

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Leadership: Exceptional command and presence in the field; ability to motivate, coach, and manage a diverse workforce under tight deadlines.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret production data and make rapid, high-stakes operational decisions.
• Communication: Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali. Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across management, sales, and field teams.
• Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically advanced Excel for data tracking) and experience utilizing ERP/MRP software for inventory and maintenance logging.
• Resilience: Proven ability to work under high pressure, manage competing field priorities, and adapt quickly to shifting project schedules.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and academic credentials to the Emaad Construction HR department.

• Application Email: [email protected]
• Submission Deadline: Aug 1st, 2026
• Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.