Alexandria, Egypt

Maintenance Manager Large Food Factory, Alex

 Job Description:

About the Company

We are one of Egypt's leading frozen food manufacturers, proudly exporting premium frozen vegetables and fruits to over four continents. From our Alexandria facility, we combine time-honored expertise with cutting-edge freezing technology to deliver products of uncompromising quality. Behind every perfect pack is a team of engineers who keep our world running — and we need a leader for that team.

The Role

We're looking for a Maintenance Manager who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. You'll lead a skilled team of technicians and engineers, ensuring our production lines, IQF systems, and cold chain infrastructure operate at peak performance. If you live for solving complex mechanical puzzles and hate downtime as much as we do, this role is made for you.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and mentor the maintenance team across shifts in a 24/7 production environment.
  • Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize uptime.
  • Oversee refrigeration systems, packaging lines, electrical controls, and utilities.
  • Partner with Production and Quality to ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.
  • Manage the maintenance budget, spare parts inventory, and vendor negotiations.
  • Lead root-cause analysis for critical breakdowns and implement lasting solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects that boost reliability and reduce costs.
  • Maintain full documentation and equipment history via CMMS.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • 8–12 years of maintenance experience, with 4+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong background in refrigeration, food processing, or cold chain operations.
  • Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, automation, and electrical control systems.
  • Experience with CMMS and maintenance KPIs.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong project management skills.
  • Fluent Arabic and English.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with state-of-the-art freezing and processing technology.
  • Lead a talented, dedicated technical team.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive social insurance.
  • A culture that values engineering excellence and continuous learning.
  Required Skills:

Environment Performance Spare Parts Inventory Management Skills Utilities Food Safety Operations Salary Analysis Compliance Electrical Engineering Arabic History Reliability Continuous Improvement Insurance Infrastructure Automation Documentation Maintenance Engineering English Project Management Leadership Management