Vice President of Production

Whitecollars; Dammam; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing group in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Vice President of Production to provide strategic and operational leadership. This role involves driving efficiency and quality across manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, over five years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation

Long-term career growth

Exposure to advanced industrial technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• At least 3 years in a production or manufacturing management role.
• Experience in the power systems or electrical manufacturing sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual, quarterly, and monthly production plans.
• Establish, standardize, and continuously optimize production processes.
• Implement robust equipment management and preventive maintenance systems.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality management system.
• Control production costs related to materials, labor, and energy.
• Implement national safety regulations and internal HSE systems.
• Design production organizational structures and staffing plans.
• Supervise material planning, inventory control, and turnover.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Project management

Leadership capabilities

Cross-functional coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a globally oriented, high-tech industrial manufacturing group specializing in power and electrical solutions. With strong in-house capabilities spanning R&D, advanced manufacturing, quality assurance, and after-sales service, the organization serves international power utilities and industrial markets with a broad portfolio of medium- and low-voltage electrical products.

Operating multiple manufacturing facilities and adhering to international quality and safety standards, our client is recognized for its commitment to reliability, innovation, and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead large‑scale production operations within a fast‑growing, internationally active organization.

The Role

We are seeking a Vice President of Production to provide strategic and operational leadership for all production‑related activities. This executive will play a critical role in driving efficiency, quality, cost‑optimization, and team performance across manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and market demand.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Operations

• Develop and execute annual, quarterly, and monthly production plans aligned with business strategy and market requirements
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources and on‑time, high‑quality delivery
• Identify, analyze, and resolve production bottlenecks
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Procurement, and R&D to ensure operational alignment

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, standardize, and continuously optimize production processes and SOPs
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Ensure disciplined execution and controlled process changes

Equipment & Facilities Management

• Implement robust equipment management and preventive maintenance systems
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and technical upgrades
• Participate in equipment selection and automation initiatives to enhance productivity

Quality Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality management system
• Define and enforce quality objectives in line with regulatory, industry, and customer requirements
• Lead quality inspections, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction

Cost & Resource Control

• Control production costs related to materials, labor, and energy
• Optimize resource utilization and operational efficiency
• Support supplier management and procurement negotiations

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement national safety regulations and internal HSE systems
• Define safety objectives and conduct training, audits, and risk assessments
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety incidents

Leadership & Talent Development

• Design production organizational structures and staffing plans
• Manage performance, training, and leadership development
• Build a high‑performing, engaged, and accountable production team

Material Control & Procurement Oversight

• Supervise material planning, inventory control, and turnover
• Ensure procurement processes are compliant, transparent, and well‑documented

Strategic & Cross‑Functional Contribution

• Participate in major management decisions and strategic initiatives
• Represent production in internal and external coordination as needed
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by senior leadership

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or any equivalent degree.
• Background in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
• At least 3 years in a production or manufacturing management role
• Experience within the power systems or electrical manufacturing sector is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strong English communication skills
• Solid understanding of enterprise operations, including strategy, finance, and HR fundamentals
• Proven leadership, project management, and cross‑functional coordination capabilities
• Strong system‑thinking and global mindset
• High integrity, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross‑cultural adaptability
• Willingness and ability to work in an overseas environment
  

Why Join?

• Executive‑level leadership role with high strategic impact
• Opportunity to shape and scale manufacturing operations in a growing international organization
• Exposure to advanced industrial technologies and global markets
• Competitive executive compensation and long‑term career growth