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Factory Manager Kazakhstan

International Permanent View Job Description
This is a rare greenfield opportunity: no playbook, no handholding, no bureaucracy. You will set up the factory, build the team, obtain certifications, and lay the foundation for a regional business, then grow with it. The right person will be on a clear path towards GM of CIS or Regional Operations Director.
  • Factory Manager - Kazakhstan
  • Greenfield opportunity

About Our Client

Iconic FMCG brand behind a portfolio of iconic ready-to-drink powder brands, is establishing a Joint Venture manufacturing operation in Kazakhstan, a strategic gateway to the fast-growing CIS market.

Job Description

  • Source, procure and commission production equipment
  • Design factory layout and workflow from scratch
  • Lead GMP and food safety certification processes
  • Establish Halal certification where applicable
  • Hire, onboard and develop a local Kazakhstan team
  • Manage HR, payroll and compliance via JV structure
  • Coordinate with JV partner's overhead support staff
  • Build a performance culture from day one
  • Navigate Kazakhstan regulatory and government environment
  • Win-win negotiator with 3rd party suppliers and partners
  • Supplier visits, audits and capability improvement
  • Represents JV professionally in the region

The Successful Applicant

A successful Factory Manager should have:

  • Minimum 5 years operations experience; FMCG preferred
  • Degree in engineering, operations, supply chain or business
  • Open nationality; must commit long-term to the CIS region
  • Not risk-averse, genuinely excited by a blank canvas

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary.
  • Permanent job opportunity in a leading FMCG organisation.
  • A chance to work in Kazakhstan, contributing to a growing market.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Factory Manager, apply now to join a reputable FMCG company in Kazakhstan.

Contact
Guillermo Martinez
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979969

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Guillermo Martinez
Job reference
JN-032026-6979969

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