Team Leader - Maintenance/Processing

NADEC Foods; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NADEC Foods, Haradh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Team Leader - Maintenance/Processing to lead maintenance and technical services in our dairy processing facilities, ensuring equipment reliability and food safety compliance. You will supervise maintenance technicians, optimize maintenance strategies, and monitor KPIs like OEE, MTTR, MTBF, to drive continuous improvement across operations.

This role requires hands-on dairy processing knowledge, strong leadership, and experience with HACCP and ISO

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in dairy, food, beverage, or FMCG sectors.
• Hands-on knowledge of dairy processing equipment and processing lines.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across processing operations.
• Ensure equipment reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs including OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and PM compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable improvements.
• Supervise technicians and contractors for safe, effective work.
• Develop maintenance strategies based on equipment performance.
• Coordinate shutdowns and maintenance with Operations.
• Support spare parts, procurement, and inventory control.
• Promote 5S and safety culture throughout the department.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

OEE monitoring

RCA

Team supervision

SAP

PLC/SCADA

Food safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SAP

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Job description:

We're Hiring: Team Leader - Maintenance/Processing at NADEC!

Location: Haradh, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

NADEC is looking for an experienced Team Leader - Maintenance/Processing to lead maintenance and technical services activities within our dairy processing facilities, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and hands‑on experience in dairy, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across processing operations.
• Ensure maximum equipment reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs including OEE, MTTR, MTBF, PM Compliance, and maintenance costs.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead equipment reliability and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies based on equipment performance and history.
• Support asset lifecycle management and capital project activities.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance work.
• Manage manpower allocation, shift coverage, and maintenance schedules.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while identifying training and succession planning needs.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and maintenance activities with Operations and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and maintenance standards, including HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 requirements.
• Provide technical support for processing equipment such as pasteurizers, homogenizers, CIP systems, mixing units, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Support spare parts management, procurement activities, and inventory accuracy.
• Promote safety culture, 5S implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience within dairy, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of dairy processing equipment, including homogenizers, pasteurizers, cream separators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
• Good understanding of PLC, SCADA, electrical systems, and industrial control circuits.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating cross‑functional maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Understanding of HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Why NADEC

• Join one of the region's leading dairy and food manufacturers.
• Work with advanced processing and manufacturing technologies.
• Play a key role in ensuring operational reliability and production excellence.
• Be part of a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.