Job description

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Trailer & Tanker Manufacturing

Reporting to: Manufacturing Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Nationality : Any

Languages: English- essential

Apply : metal@alrajhicorp.com

Job Purpose

To lead and optimize the production operations for trailers and tankers, ensuring high-quality output, operational efficiency, and adherence to project timelines while mentoring production executives and supervisors, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all stages of the trailer and tanker manufacturing process including steel fabrication, welding, painting, final assembly, and testing.

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet delivery targets in coordination with the Manufacturing Manager.

• Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Ensure quality standards are maintained in coordination with the QA/QC department and address non-conformities promptly.

• Mentor and guide junior staff and technicians, fostering continuous improvement and technical development.

• Coordinate with the design, procurement, and maintenance departments to ensure efficient resource utilization.

• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through process innovation, scrap reduction, and better workflow management.

• Support the implementation of ERP and digital systems for production monitoring and reporting.

• Prepare and present detailed reports on production performance, downtime, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to management.

• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• 6+ years of experience in a production engineering role, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity within the heavy vehicles/trailers/tankers industry.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering documentation.

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing equipment, welding standards, materials, and production flow.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Work Conditions:

• Based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to fabrication and assembly lines.

• Must comply with industrial safety standards and factory protocols.

• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines.