Planning Engineer

Lesaffre Egypt for yeast industries is an Egyptian joint stock company for producing baking yeasts and yeasts extract. We are 100% owned by the holding company and part of Middle East & Africa baking region.

Lesaffre Egypt was established according to the Investment Guarantees and Incentives Law No. 8 of 1997, and registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Cairo Investment authority under No. 65570 on April, 14, 2013.

Our main operational purpose is to establish, manufacture, and package yeasts, yeast derivatives, and yeasts extracts. These many forms and types are then used within food products, animal feed, bread-making and bread improvers, flavorings, colors, and enzymes.

In October 2014, Lesaffre Egypt for yeasts industry (S.A.E) began effectively managing the acquired company.

Lesaffre Egypt’s main office is located in the Giza Governorate of Sheikh Zayed City while the factory is placed in the Nubaryia Industrial Area of El Beheira Governorate. We also have a Baking Center and Logistics Warehouse in 6th of October City. Currently, We employ more than 200 individual

Job Description

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project scope, objectives, and deliverables

Develop comprehensive global timeline for the project

Create and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software, considering factors such as equipment lead times, construction timelines, permitting, co-activity, commissioning activities…

Monitor project progress and identify potential issues or risks that could impact the project timeline

Identify and monitor critical path

Propose solutions for timing optimization during the project realization

Identify and resolve project roadblocks and bottlenecks, working closely with the project team to find solutions

Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders on a regular basis, including providing recommendations for corrective actions

Facilitate project meetings and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making

Prepare and communicate 3-weeks look ahead schedule

Make sure all HSE policies are strictly taken into consideration in the time schedule

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports and lessons learned

Provide guidance and support to project team members

Ensure schedule reviews regularly with suppliers and contractors, challenge them, report and follow-up accordingly

Develop specific time schedule for commissioning and start-up, including resource identification

Coordinate with Operations for commissioning and start-up

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in project planning, specifically in the industrial or manufacturing sector
Proficient in using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
Strong understanding of industrial processes, equipment, and construction methodologies
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven track record of successfully managing time schedule management on industrial projects from inception to completion
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and their application in industrial settings

Computer skills

Proficient in Excel, Word, MS Project, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Proficient in project management software: MS project, Primavera.

Additional Information

Role within the organization

Reporting to: project Manager.

job Location

Nubaria City