Factory Manager - Tissue converting line

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead our tissue converting operations. The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while maintaining high product quality to meet sales demand. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with tissue converting machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams. Gulf and Africa work experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  - Manage full tissue converting factory operations.
  - Operate and optimize converting lines including Valmet (formerly Körber/Fabio Perini) for toilet tissue and kitchen towels, Autotrade, and ICM for napkins, facial tissue, and pocket tissue.
  - Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets in line with sales demand.
  - Ensure high product quality and drive continuous process improvement.
  - Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime.
  - Improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
  - Maintain machinery in excellent operating condition through preventive maintenance.
  - Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement of critical spares.
  - Coordinate with Sales, Stores, Procurement, Logistics, and Maintenance departments.
  - Monitor raw material (RM) and packaging material (PM) quality and provide supplier feedback.
  - Plan RM/PM requirements and ensure timely material availability.
  - Conduct regular factory audits covering production, quality, housekeeping, and safety.
  - Lead maintenance planning and coordinate with engineering teams.
  - Analyze competitor products and recommend improvements.
  - Prepare production, efficiency, and cost reports for management.
  - Develop, motivate, and manage production teams while maintaining discipline and safety standards.

Candidate Profile

  - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
  - Minimum 8–10 years of experience in tissue converting operations.
  - Strong knowledge of Valmet/Fabio Perini and similar tissue converting equipment.
  - Excellent troubleshooting and maintenance knowledge.
  - Experience in production planning, quality systems, and factory management.
  - Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  - Proactive, result-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.