Production Manager

Dammam - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Foreground is partnering with a market-leading frozen food manufacturer to appoint a results-oriented Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure plant performance meets both commercial and regulatory expectations.

This is a critical leadership role within a high-throughput facility requiring deep functional knowledge team leadership capability and operational foresight. The successful candidate will oversee production execution performance governance and quality adherence across multiple lines while serving as a key enabler of operational stability and growth.

Key Objectives

Own full accountability for manufacturing performance leading a structured production organization across shifts and lines.
Ensure uninterrupted output in alignment with demand plans quality standards and safety protocols.
Build a robust performance culture across teams driving frontline ownership and leadership depth.
Champion process optimization through waste reduction automation and manufacturing excellence tools.

Core Responsibilities

Production Oversight

Translate demand and production plans into optimized daily and weekly schedules with full utilization of manpower equipment and materials.
Submit daily production performance reports with insights and corrective actions directly to executive leadership.
Lead incident management root cause analysis and escalation routines for downtime deviations or critical risks.

Leadership & Culture

Manage a multi-level production organization including supervisors team leaders and operators.
Conduct regular coaching performance appraisals and structured learning interventions.
Foster a strong safety hygiene and GMP culture with zero tolerance for non-compliance.

Quality & Compliance

Guarantee strict compliance with HACCP ISO 22000 and internal food safety systems.
Partner with QA and QC teams to close gaps implement preventive controls and uphold product integrity across all lines.
Oversee sanitation allergen management and production readiness audits.

Optimization & Innovation

Identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to improve yield reduce scrap and enhance line balance.
Support automation projects layout reengineering and equipment upgrades in coordination with engineering and maintenance functions.
Lead production readiness for new product launches and commercialization trials.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Interface with planning supply chain maintenance quality and commercial functions to ensure seamless flow across operations.
Participate in S&OP meetings providing data-driven input on capacity constraints and readiness.

Candidate Profile

Bachelors degree in Food Technology Industrial Engineering or a related field.
7 years of progressive manufacturing experience in food or FMCG with at least 3 years in a plant leadership role.
Strong understanding of cold chain frozen food or meat/poultry manufacturing environments.
Certified in or deeply familiar with HACCP ISO 22000 GMP and regulatory inspection standards.
Operational command of ERP and real-time production systems.
Proven ability to lead teams in complex fast-paced production environments.