Production Manager

🏭 Job Title: Production Manager – Saudi National

📍 Location: King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), near Jeddah – Preference for candidates based in Jeddah, Mecca, or KAEC

🏢 Company: Confidential (Leading international Tyre Manufacturing Firm)

💼 Employment Type: Full-time

👤 Seniority: Minimum 5 years in a similar role

🎯 Nationality Requirement: Saudi Nationals only

About the Company

A leading tyre manufacturing company who has global presence , backed by global expertise and regional investment, is establishing a state-of-the-art production facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). This confidential joint venture plays a strategic role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by boosting local production, industrial innovation, and sustainable practices.

Role Summary

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, ensuring efficient workflow, optimal resource management, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, industrial expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Production Programs

• Implement and supervise daily production programs.
• Assist the Plant Industrial Manager in executing the production plan (volume, mix, timing).
• Ensure smooth and safe start-up of new machinery and production lines.

📈 Production Control

• Monitor production processes and address any technical issues or anomalies.
• Manage personnel, machinery, materials, and services effectively.
• Coordinate with Quality teams to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

🛡 Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies and legal standards.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and accountability across the team.

👥 Human Resources Support

• Lead onboarding and on-the-job training programs for new team members.
• Ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative industrial project contributing to the future of sustainable manufacturing in Saudi Arabia.
• Work with advanced technologies in a modern production facility.
• Grow your career within a high-performance, safety-driven, and people-focused culture.

Required Competencies & Skills

• Production Scheduling and Control
• Operational Standards (SOPs)
• Smart Manufacturing & Digital Tools
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement
• Industrial Engineering fundamentals (OEE, Cycle Time, KPIs, Capacity)
• Value and Loss Deployment
• Quality Control Planning