Production Manager

Sealy Mattress Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Middle East Mattress Factory Co. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Production Manager to oversee end-to-end mattress manufacturing operations.

You will lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement to ensure top-quality products at optimal costs. As a pivotal leader, you will manage a diverse production team, optimize processes using lean techniques, and drive data-driven decisions via Odoo ERP.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required, preferably Industrial/Mechanical/Production.
• Minimum of 10 years in plant operations or industrial manufacturing, with mattress/bedding exposure.
• Saudi national, aligned with nationalization requirements.
• Reside in Jeddah, on-site work.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Hands-on proficiency with Odoo ERP (manufacturing and inventory modules) and mattress factory machinery.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, coordinate and execute production schedules for high-quality mattresses.
• Identify bottlenecks and apply lean techniques to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Oversee sewing, tape-edge lines, and pocket spring machinery operations.
• Lead, train and develop floor supervisors and manufacturing crews focusing on safety and productivity.
• Leverage Odoo ERP to manage inventory, track data and report plant performance metrics.
• Ensure all manufactured items comply with company standards and international premium bedding norms.

Skills

Odoo ERP

Mattress manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Middle East Mattress Factory Co. (the licensee of Sealy Inc. USA) is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Production Manager to oversee its end-to-end mattress manufacturing operations. Located at our modern production plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this critical leadership role will ensure the production of premium bedding products meets the highest standard of operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Job Purpose

The Production Manager will direct, coordinate, and optimize the factory's full mattress manufacturing workflows—including quilting, pocket spring core assembly, tape-edging, and final packaging. This role requires an engineering mindset to minimize raw material waste, scale continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a diverse, multicultural production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution: Formulate, coordinate, and execute production schedules to deliver high-quality manufacturing services on time.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks on the production floor and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce material waste and cycle times.
• Machinery & Resource Management: Oversee the proper utilization and upkeep of automated sewing, tape-edge lines, and pocket spring machinery.
• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and foster a culture of safety and high productivity among floor supervisors and manufacturing crews.
• ERP & Data Analysis: Utilize ERP infrastructure (specifically Odoo ERP software modules) to manage inventory, track manufacturing data, and report on plant performance metrics.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee that all manufactured items comply with company and international premium bedding standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Production Engineering preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in plant operations or industrial manufacturing, with dedicated experience in mattress manufacturing, foam, or bedding production lines.
• Nationality: Saudi National (in alignment with nationalization requirements).
• Location: Must currently reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (ability to work on-site).
• Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with Odoo ERP software (manufacturing and inventory modules) and deep familiarity with automated mattress factory machinery.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in written and spoken English is strictly required, alongside native or fluent Arabic proficiency.

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus