Factory Manager

The Factory Manager will lead all aspects of daily production at our Egypt facility, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing of premium chocolate and confectionery products. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of chocolate processing with strong leadership and a proven record of driving operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets with maximum efficiency and consistent quality.
• Develop and manage production schedules aligned with sales forecasts, seasonal demand, and inventory levels.
• Manage packaging lines to ensure presentation, accuracy, and output meet Patchi's premium standards.
• Track, analyze, and report factory KPIs, including OEE, yield, waste, and downtime, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan labor resources and shift structures to optimize productivity and control labor costs.
• Oversee inventory systems for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods, including ordering and supplier coordination.
• Drive cost control across production, materials, energy, and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure strict quality control throughout the production process, from raw material intake to finished product.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety regulations and standards, including HACCP and ISO 22000, and lead internal and external audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and factory teams, building a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, supply chain, and commercial teams to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing and leadership experience in food, beverage, or
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or Hospitality.
• Proven experience tracking and improving factory KPIs (OEE, yield, waste, downtime).
• Hands-on knowledge of chocolate processing, including tempering, crystallization, viscosity control, cooling, molding, and enrobing.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and cost control.
• Proficiency in HACCP, ISO 22000, and related food safety and quality standards.
• Experience preparing for and leading food safety audits.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to premium product quality.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.