Chief Manufacturing Officer Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Manufacturing Strategy & Industry 4.0

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Manufacturing & Production
• Engineering & Technical
• Operations & Supply Chain
• Business Development
• Others / Miscellaneous

Job Overview

An executive-level opportunity is available for a Chief Manufacturing Officer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, responsible for leading manufacturing strategy, production performance, automation, quality, cost optimization, and operational excellence across large-scale industrial operations.

The successful candidate will develop enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, drive automation and smart-factory adoption, improve production efficiency and quality, and lead manufacturing performance initiatives. The role also involves building high-performing industrial operations teams and establishing a culture of continuous improvement.

This senior leadership position offers significant career growth and professional development within advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 environments. Executive leadership development, smart-factory training, operational excellence programs, manufacturing certifications, and continuous professional upskilling can support long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy.
• Lead manufacturing performance across large-scale industrial operations.
• Drive automation and smart-factory adoption.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and operational performance.
• Establish and monitor manufacturing KPIs and performance targets.
• Lead quality improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive manufacturing cost optimization and productivity improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through technology and automation.
• Lead and develop high-performing manufacturing and industrial operations teams.
• Establish continuous improvement programs across manufacturing operations.
• Align manufacturing strategy with broader business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging Industry 4.0 technologies and their manufacturing applications.
• Support effective resource planning and operational decision-making.
• Monitor production quality, efficiency, costs, and overall manufacturing performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

The employer has not specified detailed educational or experience requirements.

Candidates should demonstrate strong executive-level expertise in:

• Manufacturing strategy and operations leadership.
• Large-scale industrial production environments.
• Production performance management.
• Automation and smart-factory technologies.
• Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing.
• Quality management and operational excellence.
• Manufacturing cost optimization.
• Continuous improvement and productivity enhancement.
• Industrial team leadership and organizational development.
• Manufacturing technology and process transformation.
• Strategic planning and performance management.
• Relevant manufacturing, engineering, operations, Lean Six Sigma, or Industry 4.0 certifications are advantageous.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: SAR 650,000–950,000 per year + bonus

Benefits: Bonus included as part of the stated compensation package. Additional benefits were not specified by the employer.

Career Growth & Professional Development:

This executive opportunity provides extensive exposure to manufacturing strategy, industrial operations, automation, smart factories, Industry 4.0, quality management, production optimization, and operational excellence.

Professionals can further strengthen their executive careers through leadership development, Lean Six Sigma certification, smart manufacturing training, Industry 4.0 specialization, automation technologies, and advanced operations management programs.

Application Process

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Important: Candidates should highlight their executive manufacturing leadership, large-scale industrial operations, automation, smart-factory, production performance, quality, and cost-optimization experience in their CV.