Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Production Manager role at a leading Saudi company in the natural wool manufacturing sector, based in Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee the full natural wool production cycle - from raw wool sorting and scouring (washing) to yarn spinning and weaving or knitting.
- Ensure the cleanliness, quality, and consistency of wool fibers through optimized wool washing and drying techniques.
- Supervise the spinning process to produce high-quality yarns suitable for textile production.
- Manage weaving operations to deliver finished woolen fabrics that meet industry standards.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure timely and cost-effective production output.
- Maintain and enforce strict quality control measures at each production stage.
- Optimize resource use across manpower, raw wool, dyes (if applicable), and equipment.
- Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and logistics to resolve production bottlenecks.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
- Train and guide production team members to ensure skill development and performance growth.
- Prepare and deliver regular production reports and KPIs to senior management.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in production management, preferably in wool processing or textile manufacturing.
- Deep knowledge of natural wool processing, including: Wool sorting and grading, Scouring (washing and cleaning), Spinning (manual or machine-based) and Weaving or knitting techniques.
- Strong leadership skills and experience in managing cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and textile production workflows.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
