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