Manufacturing Sector Improvement Manager

Job description

Divisional Manufacturing Improvement Manager (Dairy and Food) | Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Founded in 1977, the employer is the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturer and distributor in the Middle East and North Africa region. the employer, the number one fast-moving consumer goods brand in the MENA region and a market leader in all its categories, is headquartered across the GCC, Egypt and Jordan. Over five decades of sustainable growth, the employer has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.” the employer has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as the employer, Lusine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm's Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, the employer Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. the employer currently employs more than 46,000 quality builders across the GCC, Egypt and Jordan. In 2025, the employer achieved a net income of 2.4 billion Saudi riyals from sales of 22 billion Saudi riyals. A strong expansion program combined with acquisitions in new vertical markets has created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to enhancing the Group's growth plans. Opportunity At the employer, we are committed to driving excellence in... World-class manufacturing across all our operations.. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the successful candidate will lead manufacturing improvement and technical training teams, driving lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, HPWS, and change management initiatives across multiple production areas. The role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety, HR and Project teams to improve operational performance, eliminate losses, enhance capability development and embed a sustainable continuous improvement culture focused on Safety, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability and Morale (SQCDSM). Qualifications and Competencies: • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related discipline • Experience in manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, operational excellence, TPM, or lean leadership roles within the food, dairy, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries • Proven experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). High Performance Work Systems (HPWS), and Change Management Programs • Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, waste reduction, cost savings, and equipment reliability • Proven leadership experience in developing teams, coaching leaders, facilitating workshops, and building capacity for continuous improvement across large manufacturing operations • Sound knowledge of food manufacturing standards and systems including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and related quality management frameworks • Six Sigma Green Belt will be, Black Belt, TPM Instructor Certification, or equivalent continuous improvement qualifications are beneficial. If you have the qualifications and are looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic industry, come now. We offer competitive salary and benefits to the right candidate. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

Requirements

• We are looking for an experienced Divisional Manufacturing Improvement Manager to lead the rollout of continuous improvement strategies across our manufacturing facilities and develop a culture of operational excellence

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