Brief:
We are seeking a highly experienced Factory Manager to lead operations at one of our large-scale garment manufacturing facilities in Egypt. The role is critical for ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and world-class quality standards, delivering to leading global apparel and sportswear brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all factory operations, including production, cutting, sewing, finishing, maintenance, quality, planning, compliance, HR, and logistics.

• Drive shopfloor efficiencies and productivity, with hands-on leadership to resolve bottlenecks and improve output.

• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production targets, on-time delivery, and cost effectiveness.

• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles and industrial engineering–driven production systems.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, health & safety regulations, and global buyer requirements.

• Oversee end-to-end production processes, from cutting to packing, ensuring integrated workflows and high-quality standards.

• Lead and mentor departmental managers, building strong leadership pipelines and motivating large workforces.

• Manage budgets, resources, and cost controls to optimize financial performance.

• Act as the primary liaison with global brand representatives during audits, factory visits, and reviews.

• Support start-up and modernization projects, embedding best practices into operations.

Requirements

• Egyptian garment industry experience is a must. Minimum of 4 years managing operations in a facility with 400+ sewing machines.

• Proven direct shopfloor leadership experience in driving efficiencies and improving productivity.

• Strong command of operational Arabic (spoken and written) and fluency in English.

• Proven experience with modernized manufacturing systems, quality systems, and Lean production lines.

• Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end production processes (cutting, sewing, finishing, packing).

• Exposure to manufacturing for international brand labels.

• Previous experience working in start-up garment factories is highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to manage large teams and complex operations.