What Jobs are available for Production Supervisor in Saudi Arabia?

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven individual to manage a designated team, overseeing the planning, organization and execution of production activities. The role focuses on ensuring efficient operations aligned with production plans, while continuously driving improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity and operational efficiency.

The position will be based in Dammam and reports directly to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) standards and requirements.
• Supervise production personnel to ensure tasks are executed efficiently, on schedule, and with the required quality.
• Lead the team in alignment with Jotun's Leadership Expectations, using appropriate tools to coach, develop, and guide team members.
• Identify training needs and initiate relevant programs to ensure employees possess the necessary skills; monitor adherence to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure).
• Promote and maintain 5S principles and operator-driven maintenance activities to support a clean and organized work environment.
• Inspire and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paints Technology.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Production, preferably in a Powder coatings manufacturing.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork
• Problem solving and decision-making skills to achieve common goals
• Familiar with Kaizen / CI (Continuous Improvement), 5S & HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) standards.
• Fluent in English in speaking and writing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd., established in 1994, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 100 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now

Job General Objectives:

• Responsible for shift-wise operational supervision and co-ordination of the Nepro Extrusion factories, ensuring high levels of quality, performance and schedule adherence, whilst ensuring controlled and efficient production and achievement of targets and functional objectives. Maintaining tidy, organized & safe work areas and ensuring
  all employees with-in area of responsibility comply with the company's Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Required Skills, Personal Qualities and Training:

• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills to maintain strong employee relations in a multi-cultural environment.
• Minimum five years' production management experience gained in a modern, lean manufacturing plastics extrusion environment.
• Hands-on experience in plastic extrusion, process optimization and equipment commissioning.
• Health and Safety improvement delivered with-in a structured system like OHSAS 18001.
• Proven ability of deliver results and meeting functional KPI's.
• Experience with 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.
• Good time management.
• Ability to make quick, clear decisions.
• A calm and patient manner.
• Ability to train and develop others.
• Flexible in work approach and work times.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to produce clear and meaningful reports.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Tasks and Duties:

• Provides leadership & support, to effectively coordinate production personnel in the meeting of quality standards and production targets, whilst maintaining high levels of motivation and morale.
• Ensures maximum production rates as per machine and tooling capability and subsequent
  Production Data Sheet (PDS)
  , while maintaining quality standards. Drives cost-effective production to achieve KPI's, whilst minimizing material loss and wastage and reporting related information regularly to the production Manager.
• Ensures operational metrics are well-known throughout the department and tracks daily progress towards achieving objectives and target OEE.
• Ensures work orders are correctly assigned and that lines are set up correctly in order to reduce rejection and reprocessing.
• To ensure production is efficiently undertaken in order to minimize as best as practically possible, downtime, changeover times, over production, stock outs and shortages of materials and equipment, as well as help ensure optimization of factory output.
• Regularly monitors materials requested, to ensure correct material inventory requesting and usage whilst minimizing stock holding in the factory.
• Supports and monitors adherence to TPM & 5S programs
• Works to ISO9001 and ensures full coherence to procedures and work instructions
• Works with the Quality department to investigate quality concerns and develops and implements corrective solutions.
• Supports and assists implementation of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Liaise with other departments and sections, work colleagues and customer as required, to ensure effective and controlled systems are maintained and company procedures and processes adhered to.
• Ensuring any systems implemented in the section are fully supported taking personal ownership of the process, procedure or system.
• To ensure shift in charge operators and support personnel are trained and competent in their role and in their ability to carry out required tasks.
• Develops staff capabilities through teaching, coaching, establishing high standards, ensuring accountability and reviewing employee performance through one to one sessions.
• To manage sickness and absence within the section as per company absence management procedure, to ensure adequate resource is provided, in order to maintain service levels within the section.
• To actively manage and develop cross functional relationship within operations to ensure a team oriented approach to order fulfilment.

Education/ Training:

• Polymer Technology Diploma-
  but
  other relevant experience or education specific to supervision of PVC and CPVC extrusion operations, without a technical qualification will also be considered Quality Systems- ISO 900.
• H&S Training.
• LEAN skills and techniques.

1、Production Management & Delivery: Oversee the daily operations of the indoor and outdoor AC assembly lines, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and efficiency targets are met to fulfill the daily production schedule.

2、On-site Problem Solving: Respond promptly to and coordinate the resolution of line abnormalities (e.g., materials, equipment, process), ensuring smooth workflow and driving continuous improvement in production efficiency.

3、Team Building & Training: Manage frontline operators, including task allocation and skill development. Focus on training new hires in Standardized Work Procedures to build a high-performing team.

4、Continuous Improvement & 5S: Implement and uphold the 5S management system on the shop floor. Lead or participate in basic Kaizen activities to optimize the working environment and production processes.

1、Experience: Minimum of 2 years of production line management experience in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience in the home appliance industry is preferred.

2、Technical Knowledge: Proficient in the assembly processes and techniques for residential air conditioning units.

3、Language Skills: Possess effective English communication skills. Proficiency in Chinese is a significant advantage.

4、Professional Attributes: Strong sense of responsibility, resilience under pressure, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Education: Mechanical or Technical degree

• Languages: Ability to read, write, and speak English, Arabic, and Urdu

• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, OneNote, and Outlook

• Availability: Willingness to work overtime if needed

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a similar supervisory role

• Leadership Skills: Lead and supervise & provide continuous improvement and accountability

• Strong leadership & team management, training & development capabilities

• Excellent Manufacturing / Production planning and scheduling skills & tools, equipment, and factory maintenance management

• Ability to implement and adjust production plans, standards effectively

• Skilled in coordinating with cross-functional departments (Supply Chain, Administration, etc.)

• Strong understanding of safety protocols and PPE usage

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills

We are hiring : Production Supervisor (Aluminum)

Position Title: Production Supervisor – Aluminum

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations of the aluminum workshop.
• Ensure compliance with schedules, quality, and safety standards.
• Train, monitor, and evaluate production staff.
• Report production KPIs and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Over 5 years of supervisory experience in aluminum fabrication.

· To Apply:

Send your CV to () with the job title in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

We are hiring : Production Supervisor (Steel)

Position Title: Production Supervisor – Steel

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily steel production operations.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and delivery standards.
• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials efficiently.
• Prepare and submit daily production reports.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical or metallurgical engineering.
• Over 5 years of supervisory experience in steel structures or fabrication.

· To Apply:

Send your CV to () with the job title in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for a Food Production Supervisor to join our factory in Riyadh. The role includes managing the production process, leading the team, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and preparing production plans and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily production operations to ensure efficiency.
• Lead and manage the production team to achieve targets.
• Prepare and implement production plans based on business needs.
• Monitor machines' performance and ensure proper operation.
• Prepare regular performance and productivity reports.
• Enforce food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.

Requirements:

• Saudi nationality.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge of food technology and food safety.
• Strong leadership and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Flexibility to work in shifts.
• Willingness to travel if required.

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JOB OBJECTIVE

Supervise and manage the production cells . Manage human resources in production and ensure that qualified personnel are available to carry out the production plan.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out weekly communication (staff feedback, improvement sheet, site events, etc.)
• Define maintenance intervention priorities
• Define objectives and training in employees in the associated digital tools
• Carry out annual appraisal and development interviews as well as quarterly coaching sessions (Check-In)
• Ensure the management of human resources by planning the organization of production cells, according to the workload and absences recorded.
• Manage the versatility of operators and their training (through the versatility table), and create a rotation of teams in order to maintain versatility.
• Identify and validate requests for leave and other planned.
• According to internal agreements and identified needs in relation to the production load, ensuring the traceability of any staff absence.
• Leading, supporting, helping the team
• Manage conflicts and make the necessary managerial decisions
• Carry out an initial analysis and then report serious problems, as well as propose corrective solutions
• Adhere to HSA policy and procedures
• Collect information and pass on instructions at the beginning and end of the shift to other team managers and drivers.

• Communicate changes to drivers and team

• Report and have Non-Conformities written through Non-Conformance Sheets

• Participate in production and other meetings
• Communicate delays to Customer Service / managers before 4 p.m.
• Ensure the scheduling of production according to machine and product mix constraints
• Lead improvement and problem-solving projects in workshops
• Audit the operators weekly the associated document (including Job Instructions)
• Ensure and enforce instructions and procedures (Safety, HSE, Quality, HR, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• +6 years' experience

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Technical skills/Background: experience in team management.
• Behavioral skills / expected attitude: Leadership, Assertiveness, benevolence, adaptability, communication, and decision-making.
• Work Experience: Experience in a similar industrial environment desirable.
• English and Arabic speaker.

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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven individual to manage a designated area or team, overseeing the planning, organization, and execution of production activities. The role focuses on ensuring efficient operations aligned with production plans, while continuously driving improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) standards and requirements.
• Supervise production personnel to ensure tasks are executed efficiently, on schedule, and with the required quality.
• Lead the team in alignment with Jotun's Leadership Expectations, using appropriate tools to coach, develop, and guide team members.
• Identify training needs and initiate relevant programs to ensure employees possess the necessary skills; monitor adherence to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure).
• Promote and maintain 5S principles and operator-driven maintenance activities to support a clean and organized work environment.
• Inspire and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paints Technology.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Production, preferably in a Powder coatings manufacturing.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork
• Problem solving and decision-making skills to achieve common goals
• Familiar with Kaizen / CI (Continuous Improvement), 5S & HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) standards.
• Fluent in English in speaking and writing.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd., established in 1994, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 100 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our

Career Page

to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now