Production Manager, Automotive Filters — Operations Lead

Merge Recruitment Agency; Dammam; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge Recruitment Agency in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Production Manager for the Automotive Filter division. The role oversees the spin-on, air and cartridge, and other filter lines, coordinating with maintenance and other plants to ensure cost-effective production and timely delivery.

The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in production management within the automotive filter sector and a strong command of English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in production management of Automotive Filter industry.
• Exposure to die designing, die improvements and tool & die making.
• Very good command of English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities for all lines (spin-on, air & cartridge, polyamide filter, press shop, workshop).
• Prepare production plans for air/cartridge, Toyota filters and spin-on filters with delivery commitments at lower cost.
• Coordinate with other factories to synchronize production operation plans and requirements.
• Determine filter bill of materials and compute actual product man-hour costing.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repair of hydraulic presses and eccentric presses.
• Support development of new HDFD Air Filter products.
• Manage factory facilities and premises including production, warehouse and admin areas.
• Facilitate weekly and special production meetings to align with goals.
• Take part in technical discussions for new machinery and equipment installations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DIE DESIGNING

DIE IMPROVEMENTS

TOOL & DIE MAKING

Job description

Merge Recruitment Agency in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Production Manager for the Automotive Filter division. The role oversees the spin-on, air and cartridge, and other filter lines, coordinating with maintenance and other plants to ensure cost-effective production and timely delivery.

The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in production management within the automotive filter sector and a strong command of English.