Production Manager - Shear International for Metal Industries
- Jeddah, Makkah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the complete foundry and steel production cycle, including melting, molding, casting, and finishing
- Develop and execute production schedules in alignment with business goals and customer deadlines
- Optimize resource utilization, machine uptime, and material usage to reduce costs and improve productivity
- Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen practices on the shop floor
- Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.) and supervise quality control procedures
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, and Design departments to troubleshoot issues and improve operations
- Monitor and manage KPIs like yield, rejection rate, downtime, and labor efficiency
- Enforce workplace safety, environmental regulations, and emergency response procedures
- Lead, train, and evaluate production staff and supervisors
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in a foundry or steel manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Strong understanding of melting technologies (Induction Furnace, Cupola, etc.) and casting techniques
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Excel for reporting and planning
- Familiarity with quality control methods and non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards (e.g., OSHA)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills