Operations Manager

Sealy Mattress; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operations Manager at Middle East Mattress Factory Co Sealy Mattress Middle East will oversee the Jeddah plant's end-to-end mattress production, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will lead a multi-cultural team, drive continuous improvement, and optimize resources with ERP data to align daily operations with strategic goals.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management (MBA preferred) and have 10+ years in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years in plant operations or manufacturing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic plant leadership over end-to-end mattress manufacturing workflows.
• Design process improvements to maximize automated machinery output and reduce waste.
• Direct utilization of Odoo ERP Manufacturing and Inventory modules to log processes and metrics.
• Partner with procurement, maintenance and logistics to balance supply and schedule downtime.
• Manage operational budgets and drive cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality.
• Mentor a multi-cultural workforce focused on safety and productivity.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Position Title

Operations Manager

Company

Middle East Mattress Factory Co Sealy Mattress Middle East

Location

Jeddah Saudi Arabia On-site

Job Purpose

The Operations Manager will oversee the end-to-end manufacturing and plant operations at our state-of-the-art facility in Jeddah This role is vital for aligning daily factory operations with corporate business goals optimizing resource utilization and leading multi-cultural teams The successful candidate will leverage strategic planning and factory automation to maximize efficiency maintain peak safety and quality standards and scale production capacity for our premium bedding lines

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Plant Leadership Oversee daily end-to-end mattress manufacturing workflows including quilting foam cutting pocket spring core assembly tape-edging and final packaging
• Workflow Optimization Design and implement process improvements to maximize the output of automated machinery while minimizing raw material waste
• ERP Data Management Direct the utilization of Odoo ERP Manufacturing and Inventory modules to log processes trace materials and track overall factory performance metrics
• Cross-Functional Synchronization Partner with procurement plant maintenance and logistics teams to balance supply chain requirements mitigate material shortages and schedule preventive equipment downtime
• Financial amp Budgetary Control Manage plant operational budgets conduct performance analyses and drive cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality
• Workforce Management Direct mentor and evaluate a multi-cultural workforce fostering an environment of safety professional development and high productivity
• Quality Assurance amp Compliance

Education and Experience

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management. An MBA or Master s degree in a relevant business or management discipline is required.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in plant operations, production management, or industrial manufacturing.

Industry Background: Strong preference for experience within mattress manufacturing, bedding, foam, textile high-volume production, or closely related consumer goods industries.

Technical Skills: High proficiency with ERP infrastructure, specifically Odoo ERP software modules, alongside a strong data-analytical and engineering mindset.

Language Skills: Professional fluency in written and spoken English is strictly required. Conversational proficiency in Arabic is highly valued.

Demographics & Eligibility

Current Residence: Must currently reside in Saudi Arabia (ability to work on-site in Jeddah).

Target Nationalities: Saudi, Egyptian, or Jordanian nationals