Dairy Production Lead: Efficiency, Quality & Safety

NADEC Foods; Haradh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NADEC Foods is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily dairy manufacturing operations in Haradh, Saudi Arabia. You will ensure production targets are met while maintaining high quality, food safety and GMP/HACCP compliance, coaching staff and driving efficiencies.

The role requires hands-on leadership in dairy or FMCG environments, a strong focus on safety, and collaboration with maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of dairy or FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading production teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety.
• Proficiency with production planning and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet plans and targets.
• Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials.
• Assign tasks and manage workforce in line with needs.
• Oversee pasteurization, homogenization, and packaging processes.
• Monitor line performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with quality specs and food safety.
• Review lab results and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor efficiency, yield, and waste reduction.
• Lead and develop production staff while maintaining discipline.
• Manage shift schedules, attendance, and manpower.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address breakdowns.
• Support preventive maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Prepare daily production reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

NADEC Foods is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily dairy manufacturing operations in Haradh, Saudi Arabia. You will ensure production targets are met while maintaining high quality, food safety and GMP/HACCP compliance, coaching staff and driving efficiencies.

The role requires hands-on leadership in dairy or FMCG environments, a strong focus on safety, and collaboration with maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.