KD Resident Manager

Job Title: KD Resident Manager (Bestune Automotive)

Location: Egypt

Compensation: Negotiable

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced KD (Knock-Down) Resident Manager to oversee on-site manufacturing, assembly line integration, and operational oversight for our overseas KD assembly plant operations in Egypt. In this key leadership role, you will bridge global OEM engineering standards with local plant operations—managing production schedules, material logistics, quality assurance, and engineering change notices (ECN) to ensure seamless output.

Preferred Background:

Direct experience in Automotive KD/CKD/SKD assembly operations, vehicle manufacturing plant management, or OEM supply chain logistics is highly sought after.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Production & Schedule Management: Drive project planning, production schedules, master build plans, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Implement a robust daily reporting mechanism and an issue-escalation matrix for real-time operational visibility.

Plant Operations & Technical Support: Provide on-site technical guidance, manage technical documentation, conduct team training, and oversee the execution of Engineering Changes (EC/ECN).

Quality Assurance & Acceptance: Lead quality management protocols and formal acceptance processes for overseas KD assembly operations, including incoming KD parts inspection and vendor claims management.

Supply Chain & Inventory Control: Coordinate material completeness, inventory levels, packaging integrity, and shipment logistics while driving strict risk mitigation and cost control.

Requirements & Qualifications

Language Proficiency: Business fluency in both Arabic and English is required.

Industry Experience: Proven track record in automotive assembly line management, KD/CKD plant operations, or automotive manufacturing engineering is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies: Technical documentation management, ECN processes, quality control frameworks, and manufacturing cost optimization.

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Egypt for on-site plant management.