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technical manager wipes production line Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at Cristal For Cosmetics
Title: technical manager wipes production line
Company: Cristal For Cosmetics
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job Description
Technical Manager – Wipes Production Line
Job Summary
The Technical Manager – Wipes Production Line is responsible for the technical operation, process optimization, product quality, and continuous improvement of all wet wipes manufacturing activities. The role ensures efficient production, regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, and successful development of new products while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Process Management
• Manage all technical aspects of wet wipes manufacturing.
• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Monitor production parameters and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality.
Product Development
• Support the development and industrialization of new wet wipe products.
• Work closely with the R&D team during product trials and scale-up.
• Validate manufacturing processes for new formulations and substrates.
• Improve existing products based on customer feedback and production performance.
Equipment & Maintenance
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new production equipment.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with the maintenance department.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to converting machines, liquid preparation systems, dosing units, folding systems, packaging machines, and labeling equipment.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO standards, and company quality procedures.
• Work closely with QA/QC to investigate production deviations and customer complaints.
• Implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Ensure compliance with local and international cosmetic, personal care, and disinfectant regulations where applicable.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Reduce downtime, waste, rejects, and production costs.
• Monitor KPIs including:
o OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
o Production Yield
o Downtime
o Waste Percentage
o Customer Complaints
o Line Efficiency
Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor production engineers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Conduct technical training for operators.
• Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Health, Safety & Environment
• Ensure compliance with all HSE regulations.
• Promote safe machine operation and safe chemical handling.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety audits.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in wet wipes manufacturing.
• Experience with automatic wipes converting and packaging lines is highly preferred.
Required Technical Skills
• Wet wipes manufacturing processes.
• Nonwoven materials and substrate technologies.
• Lotion formulation and dosing systems.
• Flow pack packaging machines.
• PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• GMP and ISO quality systems.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, and CAPA.
• Production planning and process optimization.
Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Project management and organizational skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Production efficiency.
• OEE improvement.
• Downtime reduction.
• Scrap and waste reduction.
• Product quality and customer complaint rate.
• On-time production delivery.
• Successful implementation of new products.
• Maintenance effectiveness.
• Cost reduction initiatives.
• Team performance and technical development.