Production Manager (m/f/d) for New Manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia

Wolffkran; Riyadh; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in crane engineering seeks an experienced Production Manager to establish a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The role encompasses overseeing project development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a proven track record in international projects, strong technical expertise, and proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Benefits

Benefits as per local regulations

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading international projects, ideally as a Plant Manager.
• Strong background in crane engineering or related industries.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycle for setting up new production site.
• Ensure compliance with local legal requirements.
• Implement efficient manufacturing processes based on Lean principles.
• Develop local production team and implement QA systems.

Skills

Project Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Manufacturing Excellence

Process Improvement

IT Knowledge

Tools

ERP Systems (like SAP)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to lead the establishment and operational management of our new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.

Tasks

- Project Leadership: Oversee the entire project lifecycle for setting up the new production site in Dammam, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all local legal requirements and industry regulations, maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

- Manufacturing Excellence: Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes, taking into consideration Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and quality.

- Team Development: Identify key roles and recruit top talent for the local production team.

- Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality management systems, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to inspection protocols.

Requirements

- Experience: Proven track record in leading international projects, ideally as a Plant Manager or similar role within KSA.

- Legal Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of KSA's legal landscape for production sites, with international legal experience being advantageous.

- Financial Expertise: Proficient in budgeting, financing, and cost control within manufacturing environments.

- Technical Expertise: Strong background in crane engineering, machinery, steel fabrication or related industries, with a focus on relevant technologies. Familiarity with automation and robotics in production is a plus.

- Process Improvement: Familiarity with Lean Management, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

- IT Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems like SAP

- Government Liaison: Experience interacting with local authorities and understanding their operational frameworks.

- Language Proficiency: Fluent in Arabic and English; German language is a plus.

Benefits

All benefits as per the local regulations.