+244 943 190 988 [email protected] Luanda, Angola (Open to Immediate Relocation to KSA)
Nationality: Ethiopian Saudi Council (SCE): Eligible / Ready (7+ Yrs Exp)
Current Role: Production In-Charge Degree Attestation: ETA & MOFA in Progress
Current Location: Luanda, Angola Visa Status: Requires Sponsorship (Block Visa)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Food Technology and Process Engineer with over 7 years of hands-on experience across food manufacturing,
quality assurance, shift management, and production leadership. Currently serving as Production In-Charge in Luanda, Angola.
Proven expertise in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 compliance, and continuous process
improvement. Demonstrated track record in leading production teams, optimizing operational efficiency, troubleshooting plant
equipment, and maintaining strict SFDA-aligned safety and quality standards. Seeking a challenging engineering or production
management role in Saudi Arabia's dynamic food processing sector.
CORE COMPETENCIES & KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, Statistical Process Control
(SPC), Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, SFDA Standards, Audit Readiness
• Process & Production Engineering: Production In-Charge Leadership, Process Improvement, Process Control, Equipment
Troubleshooting, Yield Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Food Engineering Principles
• Leadership & Management: Production Supervision, Plant-Floor Operations, Shift Management, Quality Assurance Management,
Cross-Functional Leadership, Team Training & Mentorship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production In-Charge July 02, 2026 – Present
Current Food Manufacturing Company Luanda, Angola
• Oversee end-to-end daily food production operations, ensuring full compliance with safety standards, volume output targets, and
delivery schedules.
• Lead, train, and supervise production line operators and technicians to maximize operational efficiency while maintaining strict food
hygiene protocols.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and line bottlenecks to minimize unplanned downtime and optimize continuous process
throughput.
• Enforce quality assurance guidelines and cost-containment measures across processing lines to reduce raw material waste.
Production Supervisor September 21, 2024 – June 2026
Yimer Ali Integrated Agro-Industry Kombolcha, Wello, Ethiopia
• Directed daily plant-floor production operations, ensuring strict adherence to production schedules, high-capacity output targets, and
client order timelines.
• Managed and mentored production line operators, fostering a safe, high-performing environment focused on operational efficiency
and strict hygiene protocols.
• Troubleshot mechanical and operational equipment malfunctions promptly, coordinating with maintenance teams to minimize
downtime.
• Executed process control optimizations and cost-saving measures across processing lines to enhance overall productivity.
Shift Manager March 2020 – August 2024
Estifanos Mekasha Import and Export PLC Kombolcha, Wello, Ethiopia
• Managed full shift production operations, maintaining strict compliance with safety, quality, and output targets across multi-line food
processing facilities.
• Monitored real-time processing parameters to identify quality bottlenecks early, minimizing unscheduled line downtime and
maximizing daily yield.
• Directed comprehensive shift health, safety, and operational training for operators and staff.
• Implemented continuous process improvements that increased overall production efficiency and reduced batch variance.
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Quality Manager April 2019 – February 2020
Estifanos Mekasha Import and Export PLC Kombolcha, Wello, Ethiopia
• Formulated and enforced rigorous quality control standards and SOPs in compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and national food
safety regulations.
• Conducted periodic internal quality audits, risk assessments, and facility inspections to proactively resolve compliance gaps.
• Generated detailed quality performance reporting, tracking critical control points (CCPs) and managing non-conformance corrective
actions.
Junior Quality Controller December 2018 – April 2019
President Food Complex PLC Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Conducted routine quality checks and sampling across incoming raw materials, in-process goods, and finished food items.
• Performed analytical laboratory testing (chemical and microbiological analyses) to verify product safety, purity, and standard
compliance.
• Maintained precise, auditable records of quality control metrics and test results.
EDUCATION
Haramaya University Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Food Technology and Process Engineering Graduated: July 4, 2017
Mode of Study: Full-Time, On-Campus Credential Status: Authenticated / Eligible for ETA & Saudi Cultural Mission attestation
TECHNICAL TOOLS & LANGUAGES
• Software & Systems: Statistical Software, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Languages: English (Professional Working Proficiency), Portuguese (Working Proficiency), Amharic (Native), Arabic (Basic /
Learning)
