Plant Manager

Our client aleading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead its manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full operational and financial accountability for the plant including production output cost control and capital expenditure planning.
• Develop and execute production plans that meet demand while optimizing labor material and utility costs.
• Ensure the plant operates in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards for cosmetics/personal care manufacturing and all applicable Egyptian regulatory requirements (Ministry of Health industrial licensing environmental permits etc.).
• Oversee quality processes in coordination with corporate QA and QC to ensure product consistency and compliance.
• Lead and develop plant department heads and staff across production maintenance facility and warehousing.
• Manage recruitment and performance planning for key plant roles in coordination with HR.
• Provide regular operational and performance reporting to the Board and leadership team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing waste reduction efficiency gains) across the plant.
• Ensure robust health safety and environmental (HSE) practices and full compliance with local labor and industrial law.
• Manage relationships with local suppliers contractors and regulatory bodies in Egypt.
• Prepare and manage the plants annual budget and capex proposals and track performance against targets.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations including at least 5 years in a Plant Manager role.
• Experience in FMCG cosmetics personal care or pharmaceutical manufacturing strongly preferred ideally in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-department teams (typically 50 employees).
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Strong leadership and people management budgeting ownership strategic and operational planning lean manufacturing and sound judgment under pressure.