Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the worlds largest global food companies in Dammam Saudi Arabia. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Process Continuous Improvement & Product Development Analyst to drive efficiency enhance product quality and support cost-effective operations through strategic process improvements and new product development initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise in equipment functionality root cause analysis and project execution with a focus on operational excellence and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Drive Process Efficiency: Improve equipment performance and production processes to optimize efficiency yield capacity quality and cost.
- Hands-on Equipment Mastery: Gain deep understanding of machinery by operating equipment reviewing manuals and collaborating with OEM suppliers and maintenance teams.
- Process Standardization: Develop and update machine setting recipes SOPs work instructions and checklists to ensure consistent operations and autonomous maintenance.
- Data-Driven Root Cause Analysis: Use Six Sigma PDCA and statistical tools to analyze process deviations identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Execute Improvement Trials: Plan conduct and evaluate shop floor trials for process enhancements including stakeholder coordination and data reporting.
- Lead Product Development: Oversee the complete lifecycle of new product development specifications trials documentation and stakeholder communication.
- Enhance Existing Products: Optimize current products through structured improvement cycles (PDCA) aligning with business goals.
- Supplier Collaboration: Manage external suppliers for product innovation technical support and cost-effective sourcing of ingredients and packaging.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with Procurement Quality Production and Corporate teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Ensure Compliance & Safety: Demonstrate strong commitment to HSE and FSQ aligning improvement initiatives with plant safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor s Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in factory operations process improvement or product development.
- English: Business proficiency required
- In-depth knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Familiarity with financial KPIs and cost optimization strategies.
- Strong command of Six Sigma tools PDCA SDCA and other problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficient in statistical analysis predictive analytics and data correlation.
- Experience in documentation management and cross-functional coordination.
Benefits
- Attractive Salary Benefits.
If you re passionate about driving continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing we d love to hear from you!
- Bachelor s Degree in Engineering - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in factory operations, process improvement, or product development. - English: Business proficiency required - In-depth knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Familiarity with financial KPIs and cost optimization strategies. - Strong command of Six Sigma tools, PDCA, SDCA, and other problem-solving methodologies. - Proficient in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, and data correlation. - Experience in documentation management and cross-functional coordination.
