Production Engineer

Client of Associated Talent Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Associated Talent Consultants seeks a Production Engineer to lead shift operations in a 24/7 Saudi FMCG/manufacturing setting. You will drive Lean improvements, manage KPIs, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to maximize uptime while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

You will apply root-cause analysis, plan production, and supervise a diverse team, including contractors, with strong attention to quality and compliance with GMP and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing/production experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and handovers, monitor KPIs for safety, quality, cost and productivity.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to maximize equipment availability and execute preventive maintenance.
• Analyze production flows, identify bottlenecks, and apply Lean tools and root-cause analysis for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, SFDA and internal standards; train staff on safety and equipment handling.
• Communicate goals and performance updates to maintain alignment and drive delivery discipline.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Planning & scheduling

Team leadership

KPI management

Cost control

Communication

Multicultural experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Reporting to the Factory Manager the Production Engineer will lead and coordinate shift operations to deliver safe efficient and compliant production The role oversees process performance equipment reliability planning SAP manufacturing execution cost control and team development while driving Lean improvement and structured problem-solving The position operates on a rotating three-shift schedule and may require work on public holidays or scheduled days off in line with business needs and applicable labor requirements

Key Responsibilities

Lead core factory operating routines including shift handovers performance review meetings and process confirmations while monitoring KPIs for safety food safety quality cost customer service and productivity Direct shift production activities across assigned manufacturing areas ensuring output targets specifications budgets and delivery timelines are achieved Analyze production flows losses bottlenecks and downtime apply Lean methods root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions to improve throughput waste quality and reliability Support production planning and scheduling optimize raw materials labor equipment and capacity and adjust schedules for delays disruptions or resource shortages Oversee SAP ERP manufacturing execution and accurate transactions for inventory consumption semi-finished and finished goods rework and scrap manage system exceptions and outages through timely escalation Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to maximize equipment availability troubleshoot failures restore operations quickly and execute preventive maintenance schedules Work with Quality Control Quality Assurance and R amp D to meet HACCP GMP ISO SFDA and internal standards oversee sampling identify deviations and drive corrective action Ensure compliance with health safety environmental and workplace requirements conduct audits train employees on safe work and equipment handling and coordinate emergency response when required Monitor labor raw material waste and operating costs analyze performance data and identify opportunities for cost savings and budget adherence Act as the first point of contact for shift-level production issues escalating critical challenges promptly to the Factory Manager and other relevant stakeholders Lead coach and develop the production team through clear goals feedback performance reviews recognition and timely action on performance gaps Build an accountable improvement-focused culture across employees contractors and flexible labor coordinating manpower schedules attendance and disciplinary matters with HR Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning Maintenance Engineering Supply Chain and Logistics HR Commercial Quality and Safety teams to achieve operational objectives Exercise assigned decision authority on line stoppages arising from safety or quality non-compliance and on product changes caused by material or manpower constraints Communicate production goals expectations and performance updates clearly to maintain team alignment customer focus and delivery discipline

Competencies

Strong understanding of production and operations management in FMCG or food manufacturing environments Working knowledge of GMP HACCP ISO SFDA requirements and safety health and environmental practices Proficiency in SAP or a comparable manufacturing ERP system production data management and standard computer applications Practical capability in Lean manufacturing root-cause analysis continuous improvement and problem-solving Sound production planning scheduling work measurement resource utilization KPI management cost control and priority-setting skills Ability to coordinate equipment troubleshooting preventive maintenance and reliability improvement with technical teams Demonstrated leadership team-building coaching performance management and development of direct reports Customer focus drive for results accountability business integrity and confidence in operational decision-making Excellent planning organization communication interpersonal negotiation conflict-management and motivational skills Ability to interpret and apply policies procedures strategies and targets accurately and clearly Knowledge of Saudi standards and Saudi Labor Law plus Middle East and multicultural experience is advantageous

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years in manufacturing or production, preferably within FMCG or food manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline

Languages

Proficiency in English and Arabic

Eligibility

Saudi nationals only

Work Pattern

Rotating three-shift schedule within a 24/7 manufacturing environment