Senior Engineering Manager

The Opportunity: Senior Engineering Manager

Almarai is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) to lead engineering and maintenance operations within its manufacturing facilities. This full-time position is based in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is critical for ensuring operational excellence and plant availability.

Role Purpose and Strategic Focus

The primary objective of this role is to ensure maximum plant availability through the implementation of best-in-class preventive maintenance systems, effective asset management, and strict engineering compliance. The Senior Engineering Manager will be instrumental in driving reliability and continuous improvement programs, while also overseeing utilities, automation, and critical plant systems. A key aspect of this role involves the development and leadership of a high-performing, multi-skilled engineering workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations to maximize plant availability.
• Drive preventive maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and Quality standards.
• Develop and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee utilities, automation, and critical plant systems.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in engineering management within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated expertise in leading maintenance operations, implementing preventive maintenance systems, and managing engineering projects is essential.

Work Environment

This full-time role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering Almarai's growth plans. The position is based in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a company known for its aggressive expansion and market leadership.