Senior Specialist, Line Balancing

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM)

Saudi Arabia

On-site

SAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) seeks a Senior Specialist, Line Balancing, to optimize operations within the TechOps Full Potential program. You will apply line balancing, capacity planning, and data-driven decision making to boost throughput, utilization, and productivity.

This role partners with operations, maintenance, engineering and digital teams to deliver measurable value while upholding safety, governance and reliability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
5–8 years of experience in industrial/mining/tech environments.
Experience leading operational excellence, performance improvement, or transformations.
Experience in process optimization, capacity planning, and productivity programs.
Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Optimize workflows through line balancing, capacity planning, and resource utilization.
Improve productivity and throughput by addressing bottlenecks.
Enhance workforce and equipment efficiency with data-driven models.
Deliver actionable performance insights and dashboards.
Drive continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Line Balancing

Workforce Optimization

Capacity Planning

Throughput Management

Process Improvement

Operational Excellence

Data Analytics

Performance Measurement

Lean Six Sigma

Industrial Operations

Education

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

Job description

Why This Role Matters The Senior Specialist, Line Balancing plays a critical role in unlocking operational value across Maaden's TechOps Full Potential program by improving productivity, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing operational efficiency. The role translates business objectives into measurable performance improvements through advanced analysis, capacity optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.

By applying line balancing methodologies and data-driven decision making, the role enables sustainable improvements in throughput, workforce effectiveness, and asset utilization. It contributes directly to Ma'aden's transformation agenda by helping operations achieve higher performance levels while maintaining safety, governance, and operational reliability.

What You Will Deliver Operational Excellence & Line Balancing

Optimize operational workflows through effective line balancing, capacity planning, and resource utilization strategies.
Improve productivity and throughput by identifying and addressing operational constraints and bottlenecks.
Enhance workforce and equipment efficiency through data-driven allocation and utilization models.

Performance Analytics & Insights

Deliver actionable operational insights that improve decision-making and performance outcomes.
Develop and maintain performance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that support value realization.
Identify performance gaps and drive fact-based improvement initiatives through advanced analytics.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Accelerate Full Potential transformation initiatives that deliver measurable operational and business value.
Drive continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
Embed standard methodologies, best practices, and performance frameworks across operations.

Project Delivery & Execution

Deliver operational improvement initiatives within agreed scope, timelines, and business objectives.
Manage project risks, dependencies, and implementation activities to maximize delivery success.
Enable scalable and practical solutions aligned with operational requirements and long-term sustainability.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Build strong partnerships across operations, maintenance, engineering, digital, and support functions.
Align improvement initiatives with business priorities through effective stakeholder engagement.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration that enables successful transformation outcomes.

Governance & Capability Building

Ensure initiatives comply with safety, governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
Strengthen organizational capability through knowledge sharing, methodology development, and training support.
Establish robust documentation and reporting practices that support sustainability and continuous learning.

What Success Looks Like

Operational productivity, throughput, and resource utilization demonstrate sustained improvement.
Line balancing initiatives deliver measurable efficiency gains and performance enhancement.
Transformation projects achieve targeted value realization and business outcomes.
Operational decisions are supported by accurate, timely, and actionable performance insights.
Continuous improvement methodologies are consistently adopted across relevant functions.
Projects and initiatives maintain compliance with governance, safety, and risk requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

5-8 years of relevant experience in industrial, mining, technology, or innovation-focused environments.
Experience delivering operational excellence, performance improvement, or transformation initiatives.
Experience in process optimization, capacity planning, and productivity improvement programs.
Experience managing complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills That Matter Functional Expertise