Teshome Tessema Herarso
Regina,Canada
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with over 20 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margins. Known for adaptability and meeting deadlines, consistently executing and completing multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational skills. Extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, versatile and resourceful manager skilled in project operations management including production processes, machinery fabrication, assembly, and maintenance. Proactive and achievement-driven with a strong work ethic, excelling in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
ET-General Trading PLC-Dima Furniture Factory
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned, controlled, and led the establishment of furniture parts factory project: supervising the factory building and offices construction project, machinery layout design, machinery installation, commissioning, and achieving production status within four months
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of over 50 to establish and grow the business
- Developed Organizational Structure and organized a management team for the trading operations
- Successfully managed over 10 import transactions totaling approximately $3 million from start to finish
- Communicated and negotiated with international suppliers and business partners to achieve mutual benefits.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
General Manager
Tsehay Roschili Industrial and Agricultural Engineering (TRIAE) PLC
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Managed a dairy farm equipment production project funded by the Netherlands government
- Proposed new agricultural machinery ideas and supervised the designs, production, and marketing
- Achieved financial and marketing objectives, overseeing operations in marketing, sales, finance, engineering, production, quality, and human resources
- Increased productivity from 49% to 84%, boosting sales by 35%, improved delivery and quality with KAIZEN, and managed 170+ employees
- Set process KPIs
- Applied process improvement tool- (OOPS-Objective Oriented Problem-Solving)- as an improvement initiative
- Developed five-year business plans and expanded company activities through successful partnerships
- Prepared and presented annual performance reports to the Board of Directors
- Oversee the supply chain.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Production and Technical Department Manager
Hawassa Chip-Wood Factory PLC
02.2007 - 04.2016
- Executed the particle board Sanding line project, handling specification preparation, procurement, installation, and commissioning
- Planned, directed, and controlled Production & Technical activities including budget preparation, supervising production process and plant maintenance
- Control the raw material and finished products inventory
- Developed a preventive maintenance plan and a comprehensive maintenance and production operation manual, enhancing machinery availability and overseeing a team of 70 technicians and engineers.
Mechanical Engineer – Technical Department Manager
Tabor Ceramic Products Share Company
09.1998 - 02.2007
- Supervised the Machine shop, and the automotive maintenance shop, and designed mechanical machine elements for manufacturing at own machine shop
- Managed production and technical activities, including budgeting and team supervision
- Developed a maintenance manual, improved machinery availability, and led a team of 50+ technicians and engineers.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.2020
MBA -
Dilla University
Dilla,Ethiopia07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.1998
Skills
- Proficient in Windows, MS Office -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Auto-CAD, ERP software
- Strong leadership and team management
- Effective negotiation abilities
- Idea generation and creativity
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent collaboration and socializing skills
- Proficient in office equipment setup and use
- Skilled in driving manual or automatic geared vehicle
- Team training and development
- Labor Cost Controls
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality Management
- Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Consistently meet goals
Certification
Approved Engineer-in-Training certified by APEGS
Accomplishments
Received recognition from the Board of Directors for my exceptional commitment and contributions to the significant growth and improvement of TRIAE PLC.
Training
- Industrial Maintenance Technology -2006
- Procurement of Engineered Equipment 2005
- Non-destructive Inspection Technique, KITA/JICA, Japan, 2004
- Change Management -2022
- Strategic Planning -2019
- Leadership-2017
- OOPS- Objective Oriented Problem-Solving Tool
- Canadian Workplace etiquette -2024
- Psychological Modernity -2023
- Labour Law -2022
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsWork-life balancePaid time offAdditional Information
I am a Permanent Resident of Canada
Timeline
General Manager
ET-General Trading PLC-Dima Furniture Factory
07.2023 - 06.2024
General Manager
Tsehay Roschili Industrial and Agricultural Engineering (TRIAE) PLC
04.2016 - 06.2023
Production and Technical Department Manager
Hawassa Chip-Wood Factory PLC
02.2007 - 04.2016
Mechanical Engineer – Technical Department Manager
Tabor Ceramic Products Share Company
09.1998 - 02.2007
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Addis Ababa University
MBA -
Dilla University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Approved Engineer-in-Training certified by APEGS
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