General Manager – Egypt

Coroplast Harness Technology in China

. Lead the development of the local legal entity and organizational foundation in alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeEgyptSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the establishment and operationalization of manufacturing sites while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Proven ability to build high-performance teams and foster collaboration between local and global stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceManufacturing Operations ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentCompliance with Egyptian RegulationsFluent Arabic and English

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Site EstablishmentOrganizational Structure DesignProject ManagementOperational Performance ManagementBusiness Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryTier1 SupplierInternational Industrial EnvironmentMatrix-Based OrganizationsLabor and Tax Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of the local legal entity and organizational foundation in alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives
Take full accountability for delivering the local implementation roadmap on time and within budget, ensuring all agreed milestones are met and proactively addressing risks and deviations
Serve as a key member of the international project team responsible for establishing operations in Egypt
Act as the primary interface between the Egyptian organization and headquarters
Build and maintain trusted relationships with governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and key business partners
Support the successful establishment, launch, and ramp-up of manufacturing operations
Design and implement the organizational structure required to support sustainable growth and operational excellence
Recruit, build, and develop the local organization from the ground up, including the selection and development of key talent and future leadership team members
Ensure compliance with Egyptian legal, labor, tax, customs, and environmental requirements in collaboration with internal specialists and external advisors
Foster close collaboration between local and global teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective decision making
Drive organizational capability, leadership development, and a high-performance culture
Progressively assume full responsibility for the Egyptian entity, including operational, organizational, and commercial performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of leadership experience within an international industrial environment
At least 10 years of professional experience within the automotive industry, ideally gained with a Tier1 supplier
A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic objectives and operational realities
Proven track record in establishing manufacturing sites, building organizations, leading relocation projects, or managing comparable transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial value chains, and business management
Experience working effectively in international and matrix-based organizations
University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable discipline
Fluent Arabic and English language skills; German as a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

A unique opportunity to build something meaningful and lasting
A key leadership role in one of the Group's most strategic growth initiatives
The chance to establish and lead your own organization from day one
Close collaboration with the global leadership team and international decision-makers
Entrepreneurial freedom, real ownership, and significant influence
An attractive executive compensation package
The support of highly experienced professionals across the entire organization