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About the Role

MEMF Electrical Industries Co., the industrial arm of KFB Holding Group, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee its advanced manufacturing facilities in Riyadh. This role is critical for supporting Saudi Arabia's power infrastructure by ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality production of a wide range of electrical products. These include smart energy meters, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, switchgear solutions, distribution and power transformers, and FRP meter boxes & feeder pillars. The Production Manager will drive operational excellence and contribute to the company's mission of delivering internationally type-tested products, supported by strong engineering expertise and certified quality systems (ISO 9001 & ISO 45001). This full-time position offers a leadership opportunity within a growing manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production activities to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and established manufacturing procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Sales departments to achieve overarching operational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Manage production budgets, labor utilization, and resource allocation.
• Ensure comprehensive compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations across production areas.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare detailed operational reports for senior management.
• Support new product introductions and contribute to manufacturing process improvements.
• Oversee production scheduling, inventory control, and material flow to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
• Significant experience specifically within the power transformer industry is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years in a dedicated leadership or production management role.
• Strong knowledge of power transformer manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems.
• Proven experience in managing large production teams within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• A solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards and industrial best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Required Skills

• Production Management
• Efficient, Safe, and Cost-Effective Manufacturing Operations
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Customer Requirement Fulfillment
• Delivery Schedule Adherence
• Production Performance Monitoring
• Capacity Utilization
• Productivity Enhancement
• Operational Efficiency Optimization
• Quality Standards Compliance
• Technical Specification Adherence
• Manufacturing Procedure Implementation
• Cross-Departmental Coordination
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Waste Reduction
• Process Optimization
• Production Budget Management
• Labor Utilization
• Resource Allocation
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Regulations Compliance
• Team Leadership and Development
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Tracking
• Operational Reporting
• New Product Introduction Support
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Operational Excellence Methodologies
• Inventory Control
• Material Flow Management
• Downtime Minimization
• Efficiency Maximization
• Power Transformer Manufacturing Processes
• Production Planning Systems
• Quality Systems Management
• Large Team Management
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• HSE Standards Application
• Industrial Best Practices
• ERP System Proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MEMF Electrical Industries Co. operates within an industrial manufacturing environment. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.