112 Production Managers jobs in Saudi Arabia

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Plant Manufacturing Manager to lead and oversee the production operations at our tyre manufacturing facility in Jeddah. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: - Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient and timely production of tyres. - Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and policies to meet business goals. - Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements within the plant. - Lead, mentor, and manage the manufacturing team to foster a high-performance culture. - Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to maintain product standards and resolve production issues. - Monitor production costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality. - Analyze production data and generate reports to inform management decisions. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; advanced degree preferred. - Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. - Strong knowledge of tyre manufacturing processes and industry standards. - Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams. - Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking. - Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. - Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus. - Willingness to relocate and/or work in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

About the company

Elbait is a boutique type of executive search & recruitment management consulting firm based in Dubai. The unique understanding about the market needs, cultural awareness and professionalism enable the firm to offer its services to diversified portfolio of clients that operates in the ME region. Elbait is committed to seek the most suitable professionals on international, regional as well as national basis. Elbait committed to have well-defined partnership with Clients to meet their talent acquisition and executive needs on both Practice and Function basis. In addition, it committed to ensure remarkable contribution to the welfare of Stake-holders, Clients and Job-seekers. Industries: - FMCG, Consumer goods & retail - Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, infrastructure (technical & non-technical) - Automotive - Property Management & Real- Estate Functions across industries (other than above): - Sales & Marketing - HR & IT - Finance & Accounting

Position Summary

Responsible for managing and supervising the quality service provided to customers, ensuring the correct implementation of the company's current policies and standards (KPIs, processes, systems, and tools).

This role is crucial in guaranteeing zero defect products in the New Installation and Modernization lines of business. Additionally, He/She is tasked with fostering a culture of continuous improvement and building quality into processes within the organization.

This role will have to be a role model in engaging and collaborating across the entire product organization with various stakeholders: Engineering, industrialization, supply chain, production, logistics and jobsite installation.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the Manufacturing Quality organization by building a customer-focused, competent, and responsive team aligned with the company's, BU, and Group's strategic objectives.
• Influence decision-making in business areas by applying technical expertise, ensuring alignment with internal quality policies and standards.
• Support the organization in achieving operational excellence through a global vision of quality and its impact across the value chain.

2. Quality Management and Compliance

• Define, implement, and monitor quality objectives, KPIs, and complaint policies, ensuring internal resolution and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage and improve Quality processes, measuring and controlling key indicators for elevator manufacturing, delivery, and service performance.
• Oversee the final quality of elevator & escalators deliveries and maintenance services, ensuring compliance with standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure product reliability and consistency through quality planning, monitoring, and corrective action management.
• Ensure the implementation, certification, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Integrated Quality and Environmental Management System (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001), guaranteeing compliance with all applicable standards and certifications.

3. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the main contact for customers in the event of quality deviations in the field and manage official claims through TKE's claim tools.
• Conduct prior analyses for customer complaints, initiate corrections, and coordinate replacement orders as needed.
• Lead and participate in quality-related meetings with customers to improve communication and collaboration.
• Establish clear reporting processes for internal teams and customers to provide visibility into quality performance and actions.

4. Product and Process Quality Assurance

• Ensure consistent quality of both internally manufactured and externally sourced components through inspections, testing, and process audits.
• Design and implement robust quality control systems to ensure the reliability and repeatability of product performance.
• Participate in and lead DFMEA, PFMEA, and CTQ/CTS management throughout the design and production lifecycle.
• Lead product and process "Lessons Learned" and best practice initiatives to support future project development.

5. Supplier Quality and Industrialization

• Manage supplier qualification processes in accordance with TKE standards to ensure the quality of all supplied products and services.
• Lead industrialization and supplier onboarding, including EQ audits and technical requirement transfer.
• Define quality clauses in supplier agreements, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Purchasing and PDC teams.
• Ensure the delivery of Supplier Quality deliverables in SPDP (Strategic Product Development Process) projects.

6. New Product Introduction and Project Quality

• Drive quality in new product development (SPDP/APQP), ensuring right-first-time delivery before market release.
• Ensure fulfillment of quality milestones and deliverables within cross-functional development projects.
• Act as Quality Lead in global committees and coordinate with BU-level quality teams to share learnings and align practices.

7. Continuous Improvement and Performance Monitoring

• Track Quality KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement root cause analysis and closed-loop corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement programs based on field feedback, customer input, and lessons learned.
• Promote and implement structured improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and 8D problem solving.

8. Team Development and Quality Culture

• Manage, develop, and motivate the Quality team through clear performance evaluation, targeted training, and professional development.
• Guide and support the team technically, ensuring alignment with standards and encouraging a culture of ownership and excellence.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous learning across the organization through training in quality tools, systems, and best practices.

Required Profile

Knowledge and Skills:

Experienced Quality executive with proven track record of operational manufacturing and supply chain successes and transformation projects.

Specific skills:

• Quality Management System design
• Quality Operational experience in industrial environment
• Operational manufacturing experience
• Supply chain management
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Continuou
  s
  improvements tools ( 6Sigma, 5Why, 8D, Lean…)

Personality:

• Strong delivery, completion and outperformance mindset
• Ability to embrace business priorities
• Influencing skills
• Passion to support operative business
• Disciplined and consistent approach to execution
• Cost competitive mindset
• Hands on and pragmatic style
• Result driven based on clearly defined business KPIs
• Authentic and clear communicator
• Quick decision making
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder and multicultural environment
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to deep dive into issues by systematic approach
• Customer oriented, demonstrate strong leadership and a good team player, ability to mentor and motivate others.
• Dynamic, self-motivated and cultural sensitive.

Education

• Bachelo
  r
  Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quality Management or equivalent

Experience

• Proven track record of 10+ years as an Operational Quality leader in industrial manufacturing
• Strong functional expertise in quality within elevator industries
• Strong business judgement and financial acumen
• Experience in End to End delivery of New products
• Strong track record of continuously improving and outperforming on key plant metrics (delivery, quality, cost)
• Result oriented leader with analytical mindset
• Experience in applied Lean /Six sigma
• Experience in leading make vs Buy decisions and setting up optimal quality strategy
• Experience in driving operational transformation programs in a international environment

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Saudi Nationals Only)

Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic engineering team responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes for military vehicles. The role includes project planning, facility readiness, lean manufacturing implementation, and team leadership with a key focus on defense or military manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects to develop production systems and processes.
• Drive lean manufacturing methodologies like Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee facility layout planning, material flow optimization, and equipment training programs.
• Manage safety risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
• Mentor and develop junior manufacturing engineers.
• Support new product introduction activities including tooling, testing, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
  , or related discipline (mandatory).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience including leadership in manufacturing environments, preferably defense or military sectors.
• Strong project management, process design, and safety compliance skills.

Job Description

HSE & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental norms and legislation

• Monitor sustainability KPIs and related improvement activities (waste, energy and water consumption)

Product availability & quality targets

• Supervise the deployment of the strategic plan and annual/monthly production plan

• Ensure the plant quality trends monitoring and targets achievement (waste, outgoing quality, etc.)

• Develop the volume loss analysis and define/implement the countermeasures accordingly

• Guarantee compliance with the international standard (ISO 9001, etc.)

• Coordinate customer audit management and certification

Industrial Development

• Develop and execute the maintenance annual plan

• Implement the investments plan in alignment with the annual/strategic plan

• Perform the gap analysis of the machinery structure capability

Organization development

• Supervise the hiring process for the industrial area

• Ensure the correct development of the competencies needed to guarantee the achievement of the plant objectives.

• Implement and maintain efficient/lean processes and organizations within the plant

• Guarantee the correct implementation of the continuous improvement and Pirelli Manufacturing System methodology and approve the main training initiatives

People Management

• Guarantee clear communication with the people supervised, clarifying professional expectations and highlighting individual contribution to the overall company strategy

• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures

• Manage and develop of the people supervised in terms of competencies and skills, also by defining and supporting training initiatives

Competencies/Requirements

• A basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required.
• English language is mandatory, Arabic or an additional language is a plus;
• Industrial experience is mandatory (Tyre industry is a plus)
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• BS (behaviour-based safety)
• Capacity planning and tracking – CAPTT
• HSE (management system procedure and ergonomics)
• Industrial engineering basics (OEE - cycle time, capacity, work analysis-HC)
• Lean management and tools
• Operational standards (SOP)
• Production systems & applications
• Quality audit standards knowledge
• Smart Manufacturing Basic Knowledge
• Value and loss deployment

Personal skills:

• Resource management,
• Problem solving,
• Process improvement and process development attitude,
• Change management
• Financial acumen
• Lean management
• Digital mindset
• Decision making

Experience

• More than 5 years of experience in the same position
• Experience during a factory ramp-up is a plus

Overview

Job Title: Tissue Paper Manufacturing Plant Manager

Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Type: Full-time

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager with proven expertise in tissue paper manufacturing to oversee the entire production process, including machine installation, production layout design, and overall plant management. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient operations, maintain high product quality, and optimize resources for smooth workflow.

• Lead and manage the full tissue paper manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products.
• Supervise and coordinate installation, commissioning, and maintenance of tissue paper production machinery.
• Design and optimize plant layout for efficient workflow and safety compliance.
• Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring targets and quality standards are met.
• Manage and train production staff, fostering a productive and safety-conscious environment.
• Liaise with procurement, quality control, maintenance, and logistics teams.
• Implement cost control measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and environmental standards.

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in tissue paper manufacturing plant management.
• Hands-on experience with installation and commissioning of tissue paper production lines (rewinders, embossers, converting machines, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and quality control in tissue paper industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

Job Title: Tissue Paper Manufacturing Plant Manager

Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Type: Full-time

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager with proven expertise in tissue paper manufacturing to oversee the entire production process, including machine installation, production layout design, and overall plant management. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient operations, maintain high product quality, and optimize resources for smooth workflow.

• Lead and manage the full tissue paper manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products.
• Supervise and coordinate installation, commissioning, and maintenance of tissue paper production machinery.
• Design and optimize plant layout for efficient workflow and safety compliance.
• Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring targets and quality standards are met.
• Manage and train production staff, fostering a productive and safety-conscious environment.
• Liaise with procurement, quality control, maintenance, and logistics teams.
• Implement cost control measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and environmental standards.

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in tissue paper manufacturing plant management.
• Hands-on experience with installation and commissioning of tissue paper production lines (rewinders, embossers, converting machines, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and quality control in tissue paper industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Production Manager role at a leading Saudi company in the natural wool manufacturing sector, based in Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the full natural wool production cycle - from raw wool sorting and scouring (washing) to yarn spinning and weaving or knitting .
• Ensure the cleanliness, quality, and consistency of wool fibers through optimized wool washing and drying techniques.
• Supervise the spinning process to produce high-quality yarns suitable for textile production.
• Manage weaving operations to deliver finished woolen fabrics that meet industry standards.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure timely and cost-effective production output.
• Maintain and enforce strict quality control measures at each production stage.
• Optimize resource use across manpower, raw wool, dyes (if applicable), and equipment.
• Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and logistics to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement , minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Train and guide production team members to ensure skill development and performance growth.
• Prepare and deliver regular production reports and KPIs to senior management.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in production management, preferably in wool processing or textile manufacturing .
• Deep knowledge of natural wool processing , including: Wool sorting and grading, Scouring (washing and cleaning), Spinning (manual or machine-based) and Weaving or knitting techniques.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and textile production workflows.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Production Manager role at a leading Saudi company in the natural wool manufacturing sector, based in Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the full natural wool production cycle - from raw wool sorting and scouring (washing) to yarn spinning and weaving or knitting .
• Ensure the cleanliness, quality, and consistency of wool fibers through optimized wool washing and drying techniques.
• Supervise the spinning process to produce high-quality yarns suitable for textile production.
• Manage weaving operations to deliver finished woolen fabrics that meet industry standards.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure timely and cost-effective production output.
• Maintain and enforce strict quality control measures at each production stage.
• Optimize resource use across manpower, raw wool, dyes (if applicable), and equipment.
• Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and logistics to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement , minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Train and guide production team members to ensure skill development and performance growth.
• Prepare and deliver regular production reports and KPIs to senior management.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in production management, preferably in wool processing or textile manufacturing .
• Deep knowledge of natural wool processing , including: Wool sorting and grading, Scouring (washing and cleaning), Spinning (manual or machine-based) and Weaving or knitting techniques.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and textile production workflows.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.