Job ID:
32272
Published date:
08-09-2026
Summary
Roles & Responsibilities
- Production Oversight: Plan and manage daily output for hard cover binding, hard box making, and high-tech packing lines
- Automation & Improvement: Identify manual steps and implement solutions to automate processes, reduce waste, and increase OEE
- Quality Control: Ensure all hard cover and rigid box products meet quality standards. Minimize defects and rework
- Machine Management: Oversee setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hard cover machines, box forming machines, and packing equipment
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, and schedule production staff and technicians. Foster safety, 5S, and accountability
- Planning: Coordinate with sales/planning to meet deadlines, manage capacity, and control production costs
- Problem Solving: Be the first point of contact for breakdowns, bottlenecks, and urgent client jobs
Desired Candidate Profile
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in printing & packaging, with 3-4+ years as Production Manager or Production Head
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with hard cover binding machines, rigid box making machines, and automated packing technology
- Mindset: Proven track record of implementing automation and lean processes to reduce manual work
- Leadership: Experience managing 20+ operators/technicians across shifts
- Education: Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Printing Technology, or related field preferred
- Skills: Strong in ERP/MRP, production planning, cost control. Good English communication. Arabic is a plus
Employment Type
Full-time
Company Industry
- Printing
- Packaging
Department / Functional Area
- Production
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Production Lead