Manufacturing Team Leader

Schneider Electric; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management company located in Riyadh is seeking a professional to oversee standardized manufacturing methods and enhance continuous improvement. The role involves managing operational teams, driving compliance with safety standards, and providing technical support. An ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and knowledge of quality improvement tools. Join us to make a significant impact in an inclusive work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English at B1 level.
• Ability to apply quality improvement tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Align resources with needs and lead training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules.
• Drive continuous improvement actions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality improvement tools

Team management

Technical assistance

Problem-solving

Communication in English (B1)

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

LDS

DISS

MES

ERP

Job description

Responsible for the application and management of standardized manufacturing / production methods. Strong involvement in continuous improvement. Responsible for the performance of one or several processes through non‑hierarchical animation of teams.

Responsibilities

• Align resources with needs within a short‑term horizon, execute trainings as necessary for successful execution of standardized work, lead short‑interval management at line/process level, formulate/escalate issues when necessary. Strong contributor to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and 5S rules throughout the sector, including reporting and managing incidents and near misses.
• Identify non‑compliant situations and behaviours.
• Ensure proper application of the Process Quality Control Plan.
• Contribute or lead continuous improvement actions.
• Make sure operators are trained and validate training levels.
• Drive real‑time adjustments of staff according to the needs.
• Drive the actions to achieve service level, quality products, WIP; ensure productivity goals are reached.
• Synchronize support function actors on short‑term actions.
• Escalate any disruptions occurring during the shift according to the escalation process.
• Lead level 1 short‑interval cycle according to lean manufacturing rules, ensuring the quality of information provided to the Supervisor for level 2 short‑interval cycle.

Technical Support

• Provide technical assistance levels 1‑3 to operators and/or drivers in manufacturing.
• Ensure consistent optimal operation of the means.
• Perform complex settings.
• Manage change‑over, setup, and maintenance activities levels 1‑3.
• Supervise prototypes adjustment.
• Ensure the quality data in the IT system (CMMS, ERP, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• English B1 proficiency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Quality improvement tools, techniques & models.
• Performance‑management tools such as LDS, DISS, MES, ERP.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitisation. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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