Divisional Manufacturing Improvement Manager

Divisional Manufacturing Improvement Manager (Dairy & Food) | Al-Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Company Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.” Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion. An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group. The Opportunity At Almarai, we are committed to driving world-class manufacturing excellence across our operations. We are seeking an experienced Divisional Manufacturing Improvement Manager to lead the deployment of Continuous Improvement strategies across our manufacturing facilities and develop a culture of operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the successful candidate will lead manufacturing improvement and technical training teams, driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, HPWS, and change management initiatives across multiple production areas. The role will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, HSS, HR, and project teams to improve operational performance, eliminate losses, enhance capability development, and embed a sustainable continuous improvement culture focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM). Qualifications & Competencies: • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related discipline • Minimum 10 years' experience in Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, TPM, or Lean leadership roles within the food, dairy, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries • Proven experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS), and change management programs • Strong track record of delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, waste reduction, cost savings, and equipment reliability • Demonstrated leadership experience in developing teams, coaching leaders, facilitating workshops, and building continuous improvement capability across large manufacturing operations • Sound knowledge of food manufacturing standards and systems including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and related quality management frameworks • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, TPM Coach certification, or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualifications would be advantageous. If you have the qualifications and are looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic industry, please apply now. We offer competitive salary and benefits package for the right candidate. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Divisional Manufacturing Improvement Manager at Almarai.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years' experience in Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, TPM, or Lean leadership roles within the food, dairy, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries. Proven experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS), and change management programs. Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, TPM Coach certification, or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualifications would be advantageous.

Lead the deployment of Continuous Improvement strategies across multiple manufacturing facilities; develop a culture of operational excellence; lead manufacturing improvement and technical training teams; drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, HPWS, and change management initiatives; partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, HSS, HR, and project teams to improve operational performance, eliminate losses, enhance capability development, and embed a sustainable continuous improvement culture focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM).