Factory Manager

Simplex -
10th of Ramadan City, Cairo

Simplex -
10th of Ramadan City, Cairoposted 27 days ago

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1. Factory Operations & Production Management

Oversee all day-to-day factory operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
Develop and execute production plans in alignment with sales forecasts, customer orders, and delivery commitments.
Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, productivity, and overall operational efficiency.
Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, equipment, and raw materials.
Coordinate with Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, and Sales departments to ensure production continuity.
Ensure timely manufacturing and delivery of CNC machines in accordance with approved specifications and schedules.

2. Production Planning & Process Optimization

Translate production plans into actionable manufacturing schedules and daily operational targets.
Identify production bottlenecks, minimize downtime, and improve manufacturing lead times.
Establish and monitor production KPIs, including output, productivity, efficiency, scrap rates, and on-time delivery.
Implement Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Drive process standardization and improve workflow across all manufacturing stages.

3. Quality Assurance & Control

Ensure compliance with approved quality standards, engineering specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to minimize defects, rework, and product nonconformities.
Establish effective root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
Ensure proper inspection and testing procedures throughout the manufacturing process and before final product release.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

4. Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Ensure the availability, reliability, and operational readiness of all production machinery and equipment.
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime.
Monitor equipment performance and maintenance KPIs.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.

5. Manpower Management & Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop production managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and factory employees.
Establish clear responsibilities, performance targets, and accountability across factory departments.
Identify training needs and develop employees' technical and operational capabilities.
Coordinate with Human Resources on workforce planning, recruitment, performance evaluation, and succession planning.
Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement.

6. Cost Control & Resource Management

Develop and monitor factory operating budgets and manufacturing costs.
Control material consumption, labor costs, scrap, rework, and operational waste.
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or safety.
Improve resource allocation and overall manufacturing cost efficiency.

7. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Ensure full compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Work closely with the HSE team to implement safety procedures and risk prevention measures.
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe machine operation, and workplace housekeeping.
Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and promote a proactive safety culture.

8. Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination

Prepare regular reports on production performance, factory efficiency, costs, quality, and operational challenges.
Present performance results, improvement initiatives, and action plans to senior management.
Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, HSE, and After-Sales Service.
Support capacity expansion, factory development, new product introduction, and manufacturing process improvement projects.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a factory management or senior production leadership role.
Proven experience managing factory operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in CNC machinery, machine building, metalworking, industrial equipment, or precision engineering.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, capacity management, and operational performance measurement.
Solid understanding of quality management systems, preventive maintenance, industrial safety, and cost control.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Good understanding of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance reporting.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex production operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet demanding production deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be measured against the following key indicators: