Operation Director - Manufacturing

Client of Jadeer; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Jadeer is seeking an Operations Director to lead, optimize, and scale the organization's operational capabilities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth. You will translate strategy into execution and drive operational excellence across all functions.

The role requires partnering with executives, implementing KPI dashboards, managing budgets, and guiding transformation initiatives using Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management at scale.
• Proven track record in scaling operations and transformations.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into actionable operational plans and KPIs.
• Lead end-to-end operations ensuring efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma) to boost productivity and performance.
• Establish and monitor dashboards and reporting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Strategy Execution

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Operations Director Your mission as an Operations Director is to lead optimize and scale the organization s operational capabilities to ensure efficiency quality and sustainable growth You will play a critical leadership role in translating strategy into execution driving operational excellence and building a high-performance culture across all operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Execution amp Operational Excellence Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategy into actionable operational plans and KPIs
• Lead end-to-end operations ensuring efficiency quality standards and cost-effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives Lean Six Sigma to enhance productivity and performance
• Establish and monitor performance metrics dashboards and reporting systems
• Oversee capacity planning and ensure scalability to support business growth
• Manage operational budgets forecasts and cost optimization initiatives
• Optimize resource allocation across people systems and infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams HR Finance Commercial IT to ensure alignment
• Lead organizational design and capability-building initiatives within operations
• Identify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Strengthen relationships with external partners vendors and stakeholders
• Drive a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence

Essential Skills amp Qualifications

Leadership amp Operational Expertise Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field MBA is a plus 10 years of experience in operations with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role Proven experience in scaling operations and leading transformation initiatives Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies Lean Six Sigma preferred Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost optimization Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities Ability to manage complexity lead change and influence at the executive level Fluent in English

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Improved operational efficiency productivity and cost optimization High-quality service delivery & customer satisfaction Successful execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs Strong alignment between operational plans and business objectives High-performing teams with strong engagement and retention Continuous improvement embedded as a core operational mindset

What You ll Gain

Impact Leadership Growth Lead operations within a reputable and growing industrial organization Play a key role in shaping strategy and driving large-scale transformation Work in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and innovation Influence business performance and long-term organizational success Lead Operations Drive Excellence nbsp Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field (MBA is a plus). 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience in scaling operations and leading transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred). Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost optimization. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities. Ability to manage complexity, lead change, and influence at the executive level. Fluent in English.