Production Section Manager alfanar Electric

About the Role

Alfanar is seeking a Production Section Manager to oversee daily production activities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on ensuring manufacturing plans are executed efficiently, adhering to approved schedules, production targets, and operational procedures. The manager will coordinate resources to achieve required output and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities in line with approved plans and schedules.
• Allocate work, priorities, manpower, and equipment across production activities.
• Monitor production progress, output, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Address production delays, bottlenecks, and operational issues to maintain workflow continuity.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within required timelines and operational requirements.
• Review production processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support initiatives to reduce waste, rework, downtime, and operational losses.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions for execution-related issues.
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of the production team, including performance monitoring and technical guidance.
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Quality teams regarding production requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records and status updates, reporting progress, output, delays, and resource constraints.

General Management Responsibilities

• Recruit, recognize, and cultivate high performers to develop a robust second line of management.
• Guide low performers to improve or manage their release, ensuring fair treatment and performance-based assessment.
• Take full responsibility for operations as per the job description and deliverables, adhering to company guidelines.
• Anticipate problems and take proactive steps to prevent them, making timely and proper decisions.
• Deliver required results in a timely manner with specified quality and cost.
• Make a tangible difference in the area of operation, aiming to exceed business expectations.
• Transform corporate goals into business plans, executing and monitoring them while initiating corrective actions.
• Monitor and control budgets and expenses to achieve optimum cost efficiency.
• Develop organizational structure according to current and future requirements.
• Develop and coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures, seeking automation opportunities.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment as per standard regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in production management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily production activities and achieve targets.
• Experience in process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Proficiency in HR aspects, including team management, performance monitoring, and development.
• Ability to adapt to new techniques, technologies, management structures, and business models.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with various departments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with IT solutions relevant to production and business operations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires active participation in production and operational review meetings and adherence to Alfanar's commitment to quality as a prime competitive advantage.