Manufacturing Team Leader

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

Job summary

A multinational energy management company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Manufacturing Process Manager. Responsible for managing standardized production methods while driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, proficiency in performance management tools, and a B1 level in English. This role offers a chance to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to apply quality improvement techniques.
• Working knowledge of performance management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage standardized manufacturing methods and drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement actions and training.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Quality improvement tools

Performance management tools

1-2 years in manufacturing environment

English proficiency (B1)

Job description

Responsible for the application and management of standardized manufacturing / production methods, with strong involvement in continuous improvement and ensuring the performance of one or several processes through non-hierarchical animation of teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Align resources with needs within the short‑term horizon, execute trainings where necessary for successful execution of standardized work, lead short‑interval management at line/process level, formulate/escalate issues as required.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and 5S rules throughout the sector, including reporting and managing incidents and near misses.
• Identify non‑compliant situations and behaviors.
• Ensure proper application of the Process Quality Control Plan.
• Contribute to 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 and ensure productivity goals are met.
• 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.
• Provide technical assistance (levels 1‑3) to operators and drivers in manufacturing.
• Ensure consistent optimal operation of the means.
• Perform complex settings.
• Manage changeover and setup, maintenance activities (levels 1‑3).
• Supervise prototype adjustments.
• Ensure quality data in the IT system (CMMS, ERP, etc.).

Required Knowledge & Skills

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

Company Culture & Commitment to Inclusion

At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture that supports business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – start with us and help us turn sustainability ambition into action. We are committed to inclusion, equity and diversity, and to uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Position Status

This position will be posted until filled.

About Schneider Electric

€36 billion global revenue • +13% organic growth • 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries • #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations.

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