Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor

Black & Grey HR; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations. This role involves managing schedules, ensuring compliance with HSE and food safety standards, and evaluating contractor work. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience in maintenance within FMCG, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in FMCG or similar environments.
• Familiarity with PDCA, Kaizen, and RCA tools.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and ammonia-related environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance schedules for mechanical and electrical works.
• Coordinate and evaluate maintenance and utilities plans.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems maintenance

Leadership

Planning

Contractor management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

MBA in Business Management or Strategy

Job description

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the world's largest global food companies in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Our client is looking to hire an experienced and passionate Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor to oversee the electrical and mechanical maintenance operations across the factory. The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, managing third-party contractors, and ensuring compliance with HSE and FSQ standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and follow maintenance schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of mechanical and electrical works in the factory.
• Participate in decision-making for corrective and preventive maintenance actions. Coordinate the execution of maintenance and utilities plans, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance. Lead and perform departmental projects related to maintenance and utilities. Evaluate, supervise, and approve all maintenance work and projects executed by external contractors—ensuring compliance with quality, timelines, budgets, and contractual obligations. Conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluation of all maintenance work carried out in the factory. Manage the maintenance and utilities budget effectively, ensuring cost control and alignment with operational goals. Ensure compliance with HSE policies and enforce the Food Safety Golden Rules and FSQ policies across maintenance operations. Monitor and maintain compliance with electrical, safety, and ammonia / environmental legislation. Drive a culture of continuous improvement using PDCA, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis tools.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• MBA in Business Management or Strategy is an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, preferably in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments
• Strong expertise in mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
• Familiarity with PDCA, Kaizen, and RCA tools - Knowledge of food safety standards and food technology - Understanding of electrical safety and ammonia-related environmental legislation - Strong leadership, planning, and contractor management skills

Benefits

• Attractive Salary + Benefits.

If you're ready to lead maintenance excellence and ensure smooth factory operations, we'd love to hear from you!