Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Role: Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Overview:

In this role you will be leading the Lean Program for Cairo site and maintaining continues improvement mind set, engaging with the team in identifying Waste and Plan for elimination/reduction as well as partnering with the factory leadership in drawing and executing company strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Execute Manufacturing Excellence initiatives through its local teams
• Coach and monitor manufacturing teams with regards to Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques as required:
  • Process auditing
  • Root Cause Problem Solving
  • Downtime Recording
  • Communication and Visual Management – SIC, Performance boards
  • 5S Tracking
  • KPI & PPI Implementation action process/plans
  • SMED
  • Autonomous Maintenance
• Lead loss deployment and focused improvement against any and all plant metrics
• Lead loss teams, kaizen events and problem solving for break-through projects within manufacturing site
• Support and track savings projects on site
• Manage and report on Monthly key metrics
• Focus on Capability development across site – Documentation development and Training Plan Management

Experience you’ll bring:

• Solid manufacturing experience ideally gained in FMCG industry
• Bachelor’s degree Industrial/ Mechanical Engineering or related studies
• Technical knowledge and previous experience with core technologies that would be supporting.
• Ability to use Microsoft tools (Power BI, Power Automate Etc.)
• Experience with Digitalization in Manufacturing environment would be considered as advantage
• Demonstrate ability to utilize lean six sigma tools: VSM, Loss analysis, competency
• Lean certification would be an advantage
• Leadership and Management experience
• Fluent English

Behaviours you’ll bring:

• Excellent communication skills

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent opportunity for career development and progression, a highly collaborative work environment and an autonomous and flexible working culture where you will be able to add value and be recognized and rewarded.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

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