Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Location: Egypt

Function: Manufacturing Operations

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and driven Manufacturing Operations leader to oversee production activities, ensure operational excellence, and deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently. This role plays a critical part in optimizing production 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 by maintaining process 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 and optimal performance
• Oversee SAP production order execution, variance analysis, and inventory accuracy
• Lead warehouse coordination and finished goods flow to ensure smooth logistics operations
• Develop and coach team members, enabling skill-building and career progression
  
  

Experience You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations within FMCG or similar industries
• Experience managing production teams and driving operational performance
  
  

Behaviors You'll Need

• 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

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.