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About ICE Egypt

ICE Egypt is a specialised manufacturer of Cathodic Protection Systems serving the oil & gas, marine, power, infrastructure, water, and industrial sectors.

Our product portfolio includes:

• Sacrificial and impressed current anodes
• Transformer Rectifiers (TR Units)
• Test Stations and Junction Boxes
• Monitoring and control devices
• Custom-engineered cathodic protection equipment

Our manufacturing operations encompass metal casting, fabrication, welding, machining, electrical assembly, testing, inventory management, and quality assurance.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Production Engineer to lead manufacturing operations and support the next stage of our factory's development.

Position Summary

The Senior Production Engineer will be responsible for managing day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, inventory control, and delivery commitments are consistently achieved.

The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10 technicians and one junior engineer, while driving operational excellence across all manufacturing activities.

This role is intended for a hands-on engineering leader with strong manufacturing experience and the ambition to progress into a broader factory management position.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily factory operations.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Supervise manufacturing activities including:
  • Metal casting and foundry operations
  • Fabrication and metal forming
  • Welding and assembly
  • Electrical assembly of transformer rectifiers and monitoring equipment
  • Product testing and final inspection
• Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Drive productivity improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop production personnel.
• Directly supervise technicians and junior engineering staff.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, workforce planning, and skills development activities.

Inventory & Production Planning

• Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Support inventory control activities and stock accuracy.
• Ensure efficient production planning and resource allocation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain compliance with company quality requirements and manufacturing procedures.
• Investigate production and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Promote high standards of workplace organisation and housekeeping.
• Support compliance with quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial operations environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing shop-floor operations and technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, assembly, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience with production planning, inventory management, and operational performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting tools.

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:

• Industrial equipment manufacturing
• Electrical equipment manufacturing
• Switchgear and control panel assembly
• Transformer manufacturing
• Metal fabrication and welding
• Oil & gas equipment manufacturing
• Corrosion protection systems
• Heavy industrial products and engineered equipment

Experience with the following will be considered an advantage:

• Metal casting and foundry operations
• ERP systems and inventory management software
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who:

• Leads from the factory floor rather than from the office.
• Combines technical knowledge with strong people-management skills.
• Takes ownership of operational performance and business results.
• Has experience managing multidisciplinary manufacturing activities.
• Demonstrates the potential to assume broader factory leadership responsibilities in the future.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• A leadership role within a specialised engineering and manufacturing organisation.
• Exposure to complex industrial products and manufacturing processes.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV.
• Brief summary of a manufacturing improvement project they personally led.
• Details of the size of the production team they managed.
• Examples of measurable operational improvements achieved in previous roles.

ICE Egypt is seeking a manufacturing leader who can combine technical expertise, operational discipline, and people leadership to drive the continued growth and success of our manufacturing operations.