Factory Manager

Match | ماتش; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled individual to oversee manufacturing operations. The role entails managing production goals, staff, and compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have 7-10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, including 2-5 years in a supervisory role. Strong communication skills in Arabic and English are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on efficiency and quality management.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations.
• 2–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong verbal and written communication in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing to meet production goals efficiently and safely.
• Manage staff, equipment, production schedules, and compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently.
• Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs.
• Manage budgets and optimize resource use to control costs.
• Enforce safety regulations and create a safe working environment.
• Prepare production reports and analyze performance data.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Strategic Planning

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Manufacturing & Technical Skills

Production Planning & Control

Quality Assurance (QA/QC)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma / Process Improvement

Technical Knowledge

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Operations Management

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Chemistry

Job description

Primary Purpose

Oversee manufacturing to ensure production goals are met efficiently, safely, and within budget. This includes managing staff, equipment, production schedules, and compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Production Oversight – Ensure that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently.
• Team Management
• Quality Control – Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs.
• Cost Efficiency – Manage budgets and optimize resource use to control costs.
• Safety Compliance – Enforce safety regulations and create a safe working environment.
• Maintenance Supervision – Ensure equipment is maintained and downtime is minimized.
• Reporting and Planning – Prepare production reports, analyze performance data, and plan future production activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Operations Management
• Business Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Chemistry

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations, with at least 2–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Skills

• Leadership
• Decision-making – Prioritizing under pressure, solving problems quickly
• Strategic Planning – Long-term production and capacity planning
• Communication – Clear interaction with staff, suppliers, and executives
• Conflict Resolution – Handling disputes and interpersonal issues
• Manufacturing & Technical Skills
• Production Planning & Control – Managing workflow, schedules, and deadline
• Quality Assurance (QA/QC) – Maintaining product quality and standards
• Lean Manufacturing – Reducing waste and improving efficiency
• Six Sigma / Process Improvement – Data-driven problem solving
• Technical Knowledge – Understanding machinery, tools, and production processes

Language

Strong verbal and written communication in both Arabic and English.