Head of Operations

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

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

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 3 warehouses and more than 350 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Egypt through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!