Plant operation head

Job Title : Plant Head –

Reporting To : Director – Manufacturing

Function : Plant Operations

Education : B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, or Production Engineering; MBA (preferred)

Experience : Minimum 20 years in FMCG manufacturing, with 10+ years in plant leadership roles. Must have handled operations for cosmetics and personal hygiene products such as creams, lotions, body washes and other formulations.

Role Overview :

The Plant Head will lead the full spectrum of manufacturing operations for cosmetics and personal hygiene products such as creams, lotions, body washes and other formulations. The role entails ownership of production, quality, regulatory compliance, engineering, EHS, and workforce management, aligned with both Egyptian local regulations and international cosmetic GMP standards (e.g., ISO 22716, FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation)

Core Responsibilities :

1. Manufacturing Operations

• Drive daily production to meet planned volumes, efficiency, and quality KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP), and other hygiene-specific protocols.
• Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma) across departments.

2. Quality, Hygiene & Regulatory

3. Engineering & Maintenance

4. Supply Chain Coordination

5. EHS & Statutory Compliance

6. People Management

7. Cost & KPI Management

8. Project Execution