Section Manager, Production LAB & GPS

Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... | Back to alfanar Section Manager, Production LAB & GPS | EXA Ceramics Description: Requisition ID: 28066 Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA) Job City: Riyadh Group Overview: Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries. alfanar Building Systems alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems. . The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are: • Ceramic wall and floor tiles • Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products • Precast concrete products and architectural elements • Office & home furniture and interior décor products Job Purpose To lead and manage the Production Laboratory and Glaze Preparation sections by ensuring consistent quality, process efficiency, and production innovation through raw material testing, glaze formulation, process optimization, and team development to meet production targets and quality standards. Key Accountability Areas Laboratory Management Supervise lab activities including raw material analysis, chemical testing, and quality issue correction advice. Develop and implement testing protocols for new materials and formulations. Maintain calibration and upkeep of lab equipment. Glaze Preparation Management Manage glaze formulation, mixing, and application processes. Collaborate with R&D and design teams to develop new glaze effects and finishes. Monitor glaze performance during production and troubleshoot issues. Ensure accurate documentation of glazing recipes and process parameters. Production Monitoring, Adjustment & Follow-Up Monitor shade variation and take corrective action when deviations are identified. Obtain approval from the R&D Manager for product changes and adjustments before commercial production start-up. Communicate required information to related departments from body preparation to kiln regarding developed bodies, glazes, and pilot run production. Ensure specified parameters are communicated, included, and maintained in the concerned departments. Control pigments and raw materials related to glazes and regularly check related inventory. Technology, Process Optimization & Innovation Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement. Support trials and pilot runs for new products and processes. Control pigments and raw materials related to glazes and regularly check related inventory. Reporting & Documentation Prepare regular reports on lab results, glaze performance, and production KPIs. Maintain accurate records of tests, formulations, and process changes. Participate in audits and contribute to quality assurance documentation. Role Accountability HR Proficiency: Ability to recruit, recognize and cultivate high performers and expose them in order to create a robust second line of management. Ability to recognize low performers and guide them to improve or release them. Ability to treat subordinates equally without any discrimination. Assessment criteria of subordinates is performance that leads to planned results. Ensure availability of delegation of authority matrix to have sufficient delegations as per company policy. Responsibility: Must take full responsibility for his operation as per the job description and the required deliverables from this position, taking into consideration the general company guidelines. Able to anticipate problems and make the necessary proactive steps to prevent them Ability to take necessary and proper timely decisions. Delivery: Deliver the required results in timely manner with required quality and cost. Making a Tangible Difference: Must make a tangible difference to his area of operation. and exceed business expectations. Business Planning and Performance: Able to transform the corporate goals into business plans. Able to Plan, follow-up and execute those plans, whether they are annual or development plans. Monitor the plan performance and initiate action to strengthen results and take the corrective action accordingly. Provide periodic work progress reports. Responsible for monitoring and controlling budgets and expenses to achieve the optimum cost efficiency. Organizational Development: Develop the organizational structure according to the current requirements taking into consideration future and development plans. Ensure availability of job descriptions for all job roles and deployment. Business Process Improvements: Develop, coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible. Should be conversant and able to navigate through IT solutions especially those rele

Oversees and manages Production Laboratory and Glaze Preparation to ensure quality, process efficiency, and innovative production. Responsibilities include: supervising lab activities (raw material analysis, chemical testing, quality issue correction), developing/testing protocols for new materials/formulations, maintaining calibration and upkeep of lab equipment, managing glaze formulation, mixing, and application processes, collaborating with R&D and design teams on new glaze effects, monitoring glaze performance and troubleshooting, documenting glazing recipes and process parameters, monitoring shade variation and applying corrective actions, obtaining approvals for product changes before startup, communicating production requirements across departments (body preparation to kiln), ensuring accurate parameter documentation, controlling pigments and raw materials with regular inventory checks, analyzing production data to identify improvements, supporting trials and pilot runs, preparing regular reports on lab results, glaze performance and KPIs, maintaining records of tests/formulations/process changes, participating in audits and contributing to quality assurance documentation. Job expects strong leadership in HR functions (recruitment, performance management, delegation) and accountability for delivering results, planning, budgeting, and organizational development as part of ongoing process improvements.