Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Location:Egypt

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and drivenManufacturing Operations leaderto oversee production activities, ensure operational excellence, and deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently. This role plays a critical part inoptimizingproduction performance, driving continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

About the Role

As an Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations, you will lead daily production processes, ensuring alignment with production plans, quality standards, and safety requirements. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to deliver efficient and uninterrupted operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives such as LEAN and TPM.

About the Team / Department

You will join a dynamic Manufacturing Operations team focused on delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The team collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to meet business goals and serve customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute production plans in coordination with Factory Planning to meet volume, timing, and quality targets

• Lead and supervise production teams, ensuring clear accountability, performance, and adherence to standards

• Monitor and improve production line performance using KPIs and performance management tools

• Ensure product quality bymaintainingprocess control, minimizing waste, and reducing scrap levels

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TPM and Lean methodologies

• Maintain compliance with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and promote a safety-first culture

• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability andoptimalperformance

• Oversee SAP production order execution, variance analysis, and inventory accuracy

• Lead warehouse coordination and finished goods flow to ensure smoothlogisticsoperations

• Develop and coach team members, enabling skill-building and career progression

ExperienceYou’llBring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringor a related field

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations within FMCG or similar industries

• Experience managing production teams and driving operational performance

BehaviorsYou’llNeed

• Strong leadership and team development capability

• Results-oriented with a focus on efficiency and cost optimization

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret KPIs and drive action

• Collaborative and effective communicator across functions

This role isn't eligible for international relocation

You must be legally eligible to work in the country