General Manager ( International Factory )

Our client International industrial company specialize in ( food packaging )  

They seek to fill the role of a General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing facility and has full responsibility for the plant’s profitability. The General Manager taking on a hands-on approach to management plans, guides, and directs the plant operations to achieve plant objectives in safety, quality, production output, delivery and customer satisfaction.

Specific management targets:

– 600 mil EGP Production target.

– International customers relationship

• Directs all aspects of the business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Control of all operational aspects including; revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, plant production development, health & safety, finance and compliance within assigned
• Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
• Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget.
• Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and finance.
• Oversee the cost-effective management of all outsourced transportation service in consistence with budgeted levels of costs.
• Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture.
• Works to ensure that the facility’s financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and EBITDA targets.
• Works with the Plant Manager to ensure that the facility’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed.
• Provides information to various corporate personnel in a timely manner, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests.
• Frequently researches cost savings opportunities, leading and monitoring all progress in capturing savings opportunities.
• Oversees all employee management, while being a champion for safety at the facility.

-Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial or Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Business.

– 15 to 25  years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably currently having same role (GM) in a manufacturing company OR with at least 10 years of increasing management responsibility in a manufacturing environment

– Expert knowledge of technical regulations in Egypt Free Zone

– BRC Certified is a plus

– Fluent English is a MUST