Lead Jotun Egypt's Operations across all functions, overseeing a large and diverse team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality performance.
In this role, you will provide strong leadership through the operation of our factory, fostering teamwork, compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Drive operational excellence through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable production, efficient logistics, and a highly engaged, capable workforce.
This position is based in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Operations team to ensure a competent, engaged, and future-ready workforce.
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, local regulations, ISO requirements ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, and the Jotun Operations System.
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing operational systems, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating improvement initiatives.
- Strengthen cross-functional cooperation through effective planning, daily coordination, and participation in management meetings.
- Oversee maintenance and production reliability to maintain an optimal manufacturing environment.
- Manage investments, budgets, and operational development to meet HSE, capacity, and efficiency needs while supporting competitiveness.
- Ensure efficient logistics, stock management, and quality control of raw materials, packaging, and finished good
- Represent Operations in the management team to influence decisions and ensure operational excellence across company plans.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications We look for:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations related field.
- 5+ years of experience in managing full factory operations.
- Strong experience in managing HSE, production, quality, cost, and logistics functions.
- Communicate fluently in English and Arabic.
Personal Qualities We Look For:
- Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy.
- Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done
- Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives.
- Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development.
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
- Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E.
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
10.01.2026
