Production Machine Operator

Our client is a leading biscuits and snacks manufacturing company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, within the industrial area of the city. Established in 1988, this prestigious company is a major player in the Middle Eastern market, exporting to over 25 international markets. Renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the company holds ISO 22000 & SASO Quality Mark certifications. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility, prioritizing employee well-being, sustainability, and continuous improvement. As a dynamic and fast-growing FMCG company, they offer exciting opportunities for professionals to influence the direction of their brands in a competitive market, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry.

Job Title: Production Machine Operator

Location: Jeddah - Head Office Industrial area phase 5

Department: Operation / Production

Reports to: Production Team Leader

Job Purpose: Ensure machine performance and production optimization is in line with technical specifications and production schedule.

Key Accountabilities:

• Machine Performance: Ensure maximum output of the machine/job station by minimizing machine downtime through daily preventive maintenance actions.
• Product Quality: Complete all quality checks to meet product specifications, minimizing quality incidences and customer complaints.
• Cost Effectiveness: Control defectives and wastages as per standards through regular monitoring.
• Machine Safety: Maintain all machines in safe working condition according to company standards, ensuring a zero-accident environment in the workplace.
• GMP: Ensure all products and maintenance processes comply with quality and hygiene standards, continually improving and implementing processes.
• Training: Train new workers on the machine to ensure proper capability through regular on-job and workshop training.
• Line Safety: Strictly adhere to all SH&E standards to maintain an accident-free workplace.

Operating Environment:

• High focus on food safety.
• Ability to work in high temperature areas.

Communication & Working Relationships:

• Key Relationships: Production Team Leader, Production Officer/Assistant Production Manager/Production Manager, Quality Team.
• Focus Areas: Daily reporting of operations, sharing views and ideas for effective team performance, day-to-day coordination on quality checks.

Organizational Chart: Reports to Production Team Leader, with direct relationships to the Production Officer, Assistant Production Manager, Production Manager, and Quality Team.

Dimensions:

• Direct supervision of 8-15 employees.
• No indirect supervision.

Decision-Making Framework: Not applicable.

Capability Profile:

Essential:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of process management, engineering, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Computer literate.
• Basic knowledge in English and Arabic.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the Middle East.
• FMCG experience.
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments.

Desirable:

• Vocational course.
• Additional certifications or training in relevant fields.

Preferred Nationality:

• Saudi Citizens
• Filipino workers (within Saudi Arabia and overseas)