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Operations & R&D Manager
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Apply at: career@adwaafactorysa.com
About Al-Adwaa Factory for Lighting Fixtures
Al-Adwaa Factory for Lighting Fixtures, established in 1996 and headquartered in Riyadh, is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading manufacturers of high-quality lighting solutions. The company specializes in indoor and outdoor LED lighting, decorative fixtures, and customized project-based solutions supported by advanced engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities. Al-Adwaa serves both local and international markets and is committed to innovation, quality excellence, and compliance with global standards.
Job Overview
The Operations & R&D Manager will play a critical leadership role in aligning manufacturing operations, supply chain resilience, quality compliance, and strategic technical development. This dual-function position requires a highly experienced engineering professional capable of driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and research-driven innovation to support business growth, export expansion, and long-term profitability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Quality Management
· Lead continuous process improvement initiatives by systematically documenting operational challenges and implementing corrective and preventive solutions across manufacturing, quality control, and supply chain functions.
· Review, approve, and maintain all manufacturing control procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure compliance with IEC, IECEE, and relevant international quality standards.
· Oversee quality assurance activities to ensure zero-defect production prior to release and during mass manufacturing.
· Lead commissioning, functional testing, and safety verification of all new production machinery, tools, and electrical safety systems to minimize production downtime.
· Ensure full regulatory compliance by managing and documenting all communications with government authorities related to permits, certifications, inspections, and approvals.
2. Supply Chain & Procurement Management
· Strengthen supply chain resilience by developing and maintaining centralized supplier databases, contract logs, and long-term vendor agreements, including international and European suppliers.
·Review and improve procurement strategies to ensure cost efficiency, timely availability of materials, and continuity of supply.
·Drive cost optimization initiatives through vendor negotiations, alternative material sourcing, and component substitution without compromising quality or compliance.
·Support tendering and project pricing by reviewing technical and commercial documentation to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
3. Research & Development (R&D) Strategy
·Define and support R&D strategies aligned with market trends, customer requirements, and emerging lighting technologies.
·Maintain a structured record of local and international exhibitions, conferences, and industry events to support innovation planning, product development, and brand positioning.
·Oversee export development pipelines across multiple countries, tracking opportunities, project status, and customer engagement to support global expansion.
· Collaborate with sales and project teams to ensure technical feasibility, compliance, and product optimization for international markets.
4. Knowledge Management & Documentation
· Develop and maintain a centralized digital archive and server-based documentation system for all technical files, project correspondence, presentations, approvals, and compliance records.
·Document institutional knowledge including project histories, sales performance data, customer requirements, and successful deal strategies to ensure repeatability and scalability.
· Standardize internal documentation templates and workflows to improve efficiency, traceability, and cross-departmental collaboration.
5. Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
·Work closely with production, quality, procurement, sales, finance, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operational execution.
·Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering and operational staff.
·Support management with analytical reports, performance insights, and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications & Requirements
·Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
·Minimum 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, quality management, and/or R&D within lighting, electrical, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
·Strong knowledge of international quality standards (IEC / IECEE).
· Proven experience in process improvement, supplier management, and cost optimization.
· Strong leadership, documentation, and analytical skills.
· Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic.
دير العمليات والبحث والتطوير
الموقع: الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية
للتقديم: career@adwaafactorysa.com
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نبذة عن مصنع الأضواء لتجهيزات الإضاءة
يُعدّ مصنع الأضواء لتجهيزات الإضاءة، الذي تأسس عام ١٩٩٦ ويقع مقره الرئيسي في الرياض، من الشركات الرائدة في المملكة العربية السعودية في تصنيع حلول الإضاءة عالية الجودة. تتخصص الشركة في إضاءة LED الداخلية والخارجية، وتجهيزات الإضاءة الزخرفية، والحلول المخصصة للمشاريع، مدعومةً بقدرات هندسية وتصميمية وتصنيعية متطورة. تخدم الأضواء الأسواق المحلية والعالمية، وتلتزم بالابتكار والتميز في الجودة والامتثال للمعايير العالمية.
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نظرة عامة على الوظيفة
سيضطلع مدير العمليات والبحث والتطوير بدور قيادي محوري في مواءمة عمليات التصنيع، ومرونة سلسلة التوريد، والامتثال لمعايير الجودة، والتطوير التقني الاستراتيجي. يتطلب هذا المنصب ذو الوظيفتين مهندسًا ذا خبرة واسعة قادرًا على تحقيق التميز التشغيلي، والتحسين المستمر، والابتكار القائم على البحث لدعم نمو الأعمال، وتوسيع الصادرات، وتحقيق الربحية على المدى الطويل.
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المسؤوليات الرئيسية
1. إدارة العمليات والجودة
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2. إدارة سلسلة التوريد والمشتريات
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3. استراتيجية البحث والتطوير
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4. إدارة المعرفة والتوثيق
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5. القيادة والتنسيق بين الوظائف
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المؤهلات والشروط
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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