Career Opportunities: Senior Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

About Almarai

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and a leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and holds a market leadership position across its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. The company has expanded its product range to include dairy products, juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, marketed under more than 20 brands. Almarai employs over 43,000 professionals across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

The Opportunity: Senior Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Almarai is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) to lead engineering and maintenance operations within its manufacturing facilities. This full-time role is critical for ensuring maximum plant availability and operational efficiency. The position offers an opportunity to join a global business focused on growth and expansion.

Role Purpose

The Senior Engineering Manager will be responsible for implementing best-in-class preventive maintenance systems, effective asset management, and ensuring engineering compliance. A key aspect of this role involves developing and leading a high-performing, multi-skilled engineering workforce to support continuous operational excellence.

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 compliance with Health & Safety and Quality standards.
• Develop and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee utilities, automation, and critical plant systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading engineering and maintenance operations within manufacturing facilities.
• Proven ability to implement and manage preventive maintenance systems and asset management strategies.

Application Information

This full-time position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.