Sr Manufacturing Manager - Production Supervision
On-siteDammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Lead daily assembly cell operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production while managing manpower and resources effectively. Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and maintain compliance with EHS requirements. Track key performance indicators for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity, implementing Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction. Coach and develop frontline personnel through performance feedback and training support to foster a culture of excellence. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline, minimum 8 years of manufacturing operations experience with 5 years in leadership, proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and legal right to work in KSA without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 8 years of manufacturing operations experience with minimum 5 years in leadership supervisory or management capacity within a complex industrial environment
- Proven experience leading frontline teams in high-performance, safety-critical manufacturing operations
- Proficiency in ERP and manufacturing systems such as SAP, Oracle, MES, or equivalent platforms
- Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions
Desired Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
- Master's degree is considered an advantage
- Experience in gas turbine, power generation, aerospace, heavy machinery, rotating equipment, or other high-precision assembly environments preferred
- Knowledge of EHS management systems and operational risk management
- Experience leading transformation, productivity, or capacity expansion initiatives in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities using operational performance metrics and reporting tools
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