Manufacturing Team Leader

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

Job summary

A global energy management company in Saudi Arabia seeks a qualified candidate to oversee standardized manufacturing processes. The role involves ensuring safety compliance and driving continuous improvement actions to enhance productivity. Candidates should have 1-2 years of manufacturing experience and a working knowledge of quality tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools, techniques, and models.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing standardized manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and 5S rules.
• Drive actions to achieve service level and productivity goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English level B1

Microsoft Office Suite

Quality improvement tools knowledge

Performance management tools knowledge

Job description

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 digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application and management of standardized manufacturing / production methods and continuous improvement.
• Ensure performance of processes through non‑hierarchical animation of teams.
• Align resources with needs within short‑term horizon, execute trainings where necessary for successful execution of standardized work, and lead short‑interval management at line / process level.
• Formulate and, when necessary, escalate issues; be a 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 behaviors.
• 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 needs.
• Drive actions to achieve service level, quality products, and WIP to reach productivity goals.
• 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 changes over and setup, maintenance activities (levels 1‑3).
• Supervise prototype adjustment.
• Ensure the quality data in the IT system (CMMS, ERP, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• English level B1.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools, techniques, and models.
• Knowledge of performance management tools (LDS/DISS/MES/ERP, etc.).

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

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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