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About the Role

Taibah Gifts is seeking a Production & Manufacturing Manager to oversee its operations in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the company's product needs are met with high-quality standards. The role involves managing all local and international production and manufacturing activities, with a focus on factory oversight to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain efficient supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify company product needs and establish precise technical and standard specifications.
• Supervise and manage local and international production and manufacturing processes to ensure supply chain continuity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with local and international factories to ensure production aligns with specifications and governmental regulations.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop and update manufacturing processes.
• Establish strategic production and manufacturing plans, monitoring their execution and adherence to timelines.
• Ensure quality standards are met, while improving operational efficiency and minimizing waste and costs.
• Lead and manage the production and manufacturing team, including task distribution and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehousing for the seamless flow of materials and finished products.
• Monitor production equipment maintenance and ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality protocols.
• Prepare detailed operational and production reports for senior management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of proven experience in production and manufacturing management, preferably within the gifts sector, including experience in outsourcing and working with international factories.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically Odoo, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Full fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Required Skills

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills for managing relationships with factories and suppliers.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities for manufacturing and supply chain challenges.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, specifications, and policies.

Work Environment and Expectations

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a proactive leader instrumental in translating product demands into tangible goods while optimizing operational efficiency. Key performance indicators include achieving a minimum of 98% product compliance with specifications, 95% adherence to timelines, 100% regulatory compliance, at least 90% of the annual target for cost and waste reduction, a minimum internal department satisfaction score of out of 5, and a minimum of 95% accuracy in contract and technical documentation.