Factory Manager

Primary Purpose:

• Oversee manufacturing to ensure production goals are met efficiently, safely, and within budget. This includes managing staff, equipment, production schedules, and compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Core:

• Production Oversight – Ensure that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently.
• Team Management
• Quality Control – Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs.
• Cost Efficiency – Manage budgets and optimize resource use to control costs.
• Safety Compliance – Enforce safety regulations and create a safe working environment.
• Maintenance Supervision – Ensure equipment is maintained and downtime is minimized.
• Reporting and Planning – Prepare production reports, analyze performance data, and plan future production activities.

Qualifications:

Education: bachelor’s degree in a related field such as:

• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Operations Management
• Business Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Chemistry

Experience:

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations, with at least 2–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role .

Skills:

• Leadership
• Decision-making – Prioritizing under pressure, solving problems quickly
• Strategic Planning – Long-term production and capacity planning
• Communication – Clear interaction with staff, suppliers, and executives
• Conflict Resolution – Handling disputes and interpersonal issues
• Manufacturing & Technical Skills
• Production Planning & Control – Managing workflow, schedules, and deadline
• Quality Assurance (QA/QC) – Maintaining product quality and standards
• Lean Manufacturing – Reducing waste and improving efficiency
• Six Sigma / Process Improvement – Data-driven problem solving
• Technical Knowledge – Understanding machinery, tools, and production processes

Language:

Strong Verbal and written communication in both Arabic and English.