Factory Operational Planning📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Operational Planning Team Leader for a full-time position in Dammam, Eastern region. This role is central to ensuring smooth manufacturing operations, material readiness, and on-time project execution by leading and coordinating production and material planning activities. The successful candidate will bring 5-10 years of relevant experience to align production schedules with factory capacity, material availability, and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Production Planners and Material Planners to ensure alignment with operational priorities and business targets.
• Ensure production schedules are aligned with factory capacity, material availability, engineering readiness, and project priorities.
• Monitor overall factory load and coordinate balancing activities to prevent underloading or overloading situations.
• Oversee material availability and readiness to support production and project delivery requirements.
• Monitor operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including production adherence, material shortages, overdue orders, and delivery performance.
• Lead operational review meetings and follow up on action plans related to production delays, bottlenecks, and material risks.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Improvement

• Coordinate closely with SCM, Engineering, Production, Warehouse, and Project Management teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Ensure operational risks and missed milestones are properly tracked, communicated, and escalated when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, material planning, and operational workflows.
• Support ERP/SAP planning accuracy, including lead times, planning parameters, and reporting alignment.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a relevant operational planning or leadership role.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, SCM, Production, Warehouse, and Project Management teams.
• Professional certifications in Planning or Operations Management are considered an advantage.

Compliance and Company Values

The role requires ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. As part of Hitachi Energy, you will be expected to uphold the core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Application Information

Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical operational functions within a global energy technology leader in the Eastern region.