Chief Operating Officer

Mindfield Resources; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An executive position requires a leader to innovate and optimize the supply chain and manufacturing processes within the food and beverage industry in Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience and a proven track record in senior operational roles, the successful candidate will modernize systems, enhance efficiency, and lead teams proactively toward achieving business objectives. This role demands collaboration with various departments and a deep understanding of the Saudi market to ensure operational success.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of operations experience.
• 8–10 years in senior regional leadership roles.
• Experience in the GCC market and food and beverage sector.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for production, supply chain, logistics, and quality assurance.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Marketing to optimize operations.
• Lead transformation and build performance KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Cost Structure Realignment

Team Building

Job description

???? **When operations stop being about managing output and start shaping the future of the business—**that’s where this role begins.

This isn’t a factory floor efficiency role. It’s about stitching together a consumer-centric supply chain, a commercially attuned manufacturing engine, and a distribution model that doesn’t just move product—but builds the brand.

You’ll be the bridge between vision and velocity—and a truth-teller when comfort zones get in the way of performance.

What You’ll Own

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence

• End-to-end accountability across production, supply chain, logistics, and quality assurance.
• Embed flexibility into high-volume operations—so we move with demand, not behind it.

Commercial & Route-to-Market Synergy

• Partner deeply with Sales, Finance, and Marketing to align operations with market rhythms.
• Improve customer fill rates, cut unproductive complexity, and strengthen distributor performance.
• Set guardrails for innovation—not just speed to market, but speed to scale.

Culture, Governance & Change

• Build teams that don’t wait for direction. Nurture leaders who understand accountability.
• Lead transformation while respecting legacy. You’ll need tact, teeth, and a thick skin.
• Shape performance KPIs that matter—from EBITDA margin to working capital efficiency.

What You Bring

• 20+ years of deep operations experience, with at least 8–10 years in senior regional leadership roles across food and beverage manufacturing.
• A Saudi market operator who understands the rhythms of local production and distribution, and what excellence looks like in the GCC context.
• A track record of modernizing legacy systems, realigning cost structures, and building execution muscle across internal teams and external partners.
• Experience working closely with the CEO, Board, and commercial heads to drive P&L impact—not just operational metrics.

What Success Looks Like

• A leaner, smarter supply chain that’s responsive to commercial priorities.
• Factories that aren’t just productive—but scalable, sustainable, and resilient.
• Reduced working capital without compromising on quality or speed.
• Teams that think proactively—not reactively—and act with accountability.
• Distributors that run with us, not just for us.