Date Production & Supply Operations Manager

Alliance Recruitment Agency; Khulays; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking a seasoned operations professional to lead farm production, processing, storage, and distribution stages within the date production sector in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes coordinating cross-functional teams to optimize harvesting, packaging, and export readiness.

The candidate should have a strong background in industrial engineering or supply chain with a focus on food safety systems, ERP-driven inventory, and international shipping compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s-level degrees in relevant fields.
• 7+ years of experience in food/date production or related industries.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control systems (ISO 22000, HACCP).
• Experience with ERP-based inventory and production management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate harvesting schedules with farm teams and supervise sorting and transport to processing facilities.
• Oversee production line operations including cleaning, sorting, washing, pitting, drying, and packaging; ensure ISO 22000/HACCP compliance and collaborate with maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Manage storage solutions (refrigerated/dry) and implement FIFO/RFID inventory tracking; monitor expiry and shelf life.
• Coordinate shipping, labeling, export documentation, and ensure cold chain compliance for international shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Performance analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Farm Production Stage:Coordinate with farm teams to determine and implement optimal harvesting schedules.Supervise the primary sorting of harvested dates and transportation to processing facilities.
• 2. Industrial Processing Stage:Oversee production line operations, including cleaning, sorting, washing, sterilization, drying/moisturizing, pitting, and packaging.Ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP).Collaborate with maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• 3. Storage Stage:Manage appropriate storage solutions (refrigerated or dry) depending on date varieties.Implement inventory tracking systems such as FIFO or RFID.Monitor inventory levels, expiry, and shelf-life management.
• 4. Shipping & Distribution Stage:Coordinate with logistics teams for scheduling, prioritizing, and preparing shipments.Oversee final packaging, labeling, and export documentation.Ensure cold chain logistics compliance and adherence to international export standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Food Technology (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the food or date production industry.
• In-depth understanding of food safety and quality control systems.
• Experience with ERP-based inventory and production management systems.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and operational planning skills.
• Proficient in reporting, data interpretation, and performance analysis.
• Fluent in English, particularly for export communication and documentation.