Director of Operational Excellence

Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co in Riyadh seeks a Director of Operational Excellence to lead world‑class performance across Factory Operations and Supply Chain. You will architect continuous improvement, define smart KPIs, drive digitalization and AI, deploy TPM, and re‑engineer core processes for zero‑loss, high‑reliability operations.

You will build a data‑driven culture with MES, WMS, Power BI and IIoT, partner with IT and leaders, and develop people capabilities from shop floor to executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior OpEx leadership role.
• Proven track record deploying TPM in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading digital transformation and AI adoption in operations.

Responsabilités

• Design and execute a unified OpEx strategy across manufacturing plants and supply chain (warehousing, logistics, planning).
• Benchmark internal processes against top-tier industry standards and drive a systematic loss elimination roadmap.
• Partner with Plant Managers and Supply Chain Directors to deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies.
• Design, deploy, and govern Smart KPIs for all operational functions with digital dashboards.
• Lead the TPM program rollout and promote a zero‑failure mindset.
• Establish a Center of Excellence for continuous improvement and develop people capabilities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Digital transformation

AI adoption

Change management

Data-driven

Formation

Bachelor's in Engineering/Supply Chain

MBA

Outils

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

IIoT

Description du poste

The Director of Operational Excellence is a transformational leader responsible for driving world‑class performance across both Factory Operations and Supply Chain Operations. This role is the chief architect of the company's continuous improvement culture, directly accountable for developing smart KPIs, leading digitalization and AI integration, deploying the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, re‑engineering core processes, and systematically developing people capabilities. The ultimate objective is to shift the mindset of every employee—from the shop floor to the executive suite—toward zero‑loss, high‑reliability operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Excellence Strategy (Factory & Supply Chain)

• Lead the design and execution of a unified Operational Excellence strategy across manufacturing plants and supply chain (warehousing, logistics, planning).
• Benchmark internal processes against top-tier industry standards and drive a systematic loss elimination roadmap.
• Partner with Plant Managers and Supply Chain Directors to deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies.

2. Smart KPIs & Performance Management

• Design, deploy, and govern "Smart KPIs" (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time‑bound, and digitally visualized) for all operational functions (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Warehousing, Transportation).
• Move beyond lagging indicators to implement predictive and real‑time leading indicators that drive preventative action.
• Establish a tiered performance cockpit (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) that provides transparency from the executive level to the shop floor.
• Lead the identification and deployment of digital enablers (MES, WMS, Power BI, IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (predictive maintenance, demand sensing, computer vision for safety/quality).
• Partner with IT and Data Science teams to create a data architecture that enables automated anomaly detection and root cause analysis.
• Champion a "Digital First" culture, ensuring AI tools augment human decision‑making rather than replace it.

4. TPM Program & Mindset Transformation

• Lead the strategic rollout of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program (pillars: Autonomous, Planned, Quality, Focused Improvement, etc.).
• Drive cultural change to instill a Zero‑Failure, Zero‑Defect, Zero‑Accident mindset across all levels—ensuring operators own their equipment and executives sponsor pillar teams.
• Facilitate behavior change via daily leader standard work, Gemba walks, and top management audits.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce unplanned downtime through sustainable TPM maturity.

5. Process & Procedure Design

• Establish a robust Process Management System to map, standardize, and optimize end‑to‑end operational workflows (SOPs, work instructions, control plans).
• Implement a procedure governance model that ensures documentation is lean, accessible, and adhered to via digital work instructions.
• Lead cross‑functional Kaizen events and value stream mapping to eliminate non‑value‑added activities.

6. People Capability Development

• Build and lead a Center of Excellence (CoE) for continuous improvement, including an internal certification program (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma White to Black Belt).
• Develop a skills matrix and training curriculum that upskills employees from shop floor technicians to supply chain analysts.
• Coach and mentor plant and supply chain leadership to become effective change agents who can sustain operational rigor.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Operational Excellence leadership role (e.g., OpEx Director, Continuous Improvement Director, Lean Transformation Lead).
• Demonstrated success deploying TPM in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive, FMCG, or heavy industrial).
• Proven track record leading digital transformation and AI adoption in operations.

Certifications

• TPM Practitioner or JIPM certification — highly desirable.
• Change Architect: Can redesign workflows and then lead the human transition; experienced in overcoming resistance at the executive and front‑line levels.
• Systems Thinker: Connects factory floor reliability directly to supply chain service levels and P&L outcomes.
• Data‑Driven Leader: Comfortable with SQL, Power BI/Tableau, and basic AI/ML concepts to challenge technical teams.
• Coach & Mentor: Prefers developing people over simply fixing problems; leaves a legacy of capability.