About the role
General Manager (Chemical Engineering Background Preferred)Location: Alexandria, Egypt (Alexandria Residents Only)Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished General Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of company operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong leadership background, strategic vision, and extensive experience in managing industrial and manufacturing environments. A degree in Engineering is required, with preference given to candidates holding a Chemical Engineering degree. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a General Management role and be a resident of Alexandria.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the company’s strategic plans, objectives, and business initiatives.Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability.Lead and manage departmental managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cost optimization initiatives.Monitor financial performance, budgets, and key business indicators.Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, government entities, and key stakeholders.Identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies to expand market presence.Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and high performance.Prepare and present periodic reports to senior leadership and shareholders regarding business performance and strategic initiatives.Manage risk assessment and implement effective mitigation plans.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).Minimum 10 years of proven experience as a General Manager or in a senior executive leadership position.Strong knowledge of manufacturing, industrial operations, and business management principles.Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial management, and operational leadership.Excellent leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.Fluent in English and Arabic.Must be a resident of Alexandria, Egypt.Preferred CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingBusiness AcumenLeadership & Team DevelopmentChange ManagementFinancial Planning & AnalysisOperational ExcellenceStakeholder ManagementResults-Oriented MindsetEmployment TypeFull-TimeLocation RequirementApplicants must currently reside in Alexandria, Egypt.
