BRF (Brasil Foods) — one of the biggest food companies in the world with over 100,000 employees across the globe — is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor for its Jeddah Factory in Saudi Arabia. In this key operational leadership role, you will coordinate production manpower and costs, implement and sustain standard operating procedures (SOPs), support the engineering team on equipment and production flows, optimize resource utilization across production lines, manage third-party workforce performance, and actively promote BRF’s global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) sustainability commitments throughout your team’s daily operations.
About BRF — A Global Food Giant with a Saudi Arabia Presence
Global Scale: One of the world’s largest food companies — 100,000+ employees operating in markets around the globe
Mission: “Nourish life” — a commitment that extends beyond food production to projects, initiatives, and causes BRF embraces
Values: Ethics in all actions, transparency in the value chain, innovation — three non-negotiable pillars that guide every BRF employee
Location: BRF Jeddah Factory — a key production facility supporting BRF’s operations and growth in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA market
Inclusion: BRF values and promotes an inclusive and diverse culture — persons with disabilities are considered for all opportunities
BRF’s ESG Commitment — Sustainability at the Core
ESG Leadership: BRF’s Sustainability Policy is embedded in all daily production operations — the Production Supervisor plays a direct role in upholding global ESG commitments
Environmental: Promote compliance with environmental indicators and sustainable resource utilization across production line operations
Social: Foster an inclusive team culture aligned with BRF’s diversity, social responsibility, and workforce wellbeing commitments
Governance: Ensure all production activities align with BRF’s transparency, ethics, and governance standards in line with the global Sustainability Plan
Position Overview
As Production Supervisor at BRF’s Jeddah Factory in Saudi Arabia, you will be a frontline operational leader — responsible for coordinating daily production manpower allocation, implementing standard operating procedures, supporting engineering teams on equipment configuration and production flow design, optimizing resource utilization across lines, managing third-party workforce performance against quality and safety standards, and assisting the research team in implementing new products on the production floor. You will also play an active and important role in fostering BRF’s culture of sustainability — encouraging your team to understand, embrace, and embed BRF’s global ESG commitments into everyday production routines and decision-making. This is a multidimensional, high-accountability role within one of the food industry’s most recognized global brands.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Supervisor at BRF Jeddah, you are on the frontline of one of the world’s largest food companies’ mission to nourish life. Every production line you optimize, every SOP you implement, and every team member you lead and develop directly contributes to BRF’s ability to deliver high-quality, safe, and sustainably produced food products to consumers in Saudi Arabia and across the global markets the company serves. In a company guided by ethics, transparency, and innovation, your supervisory leadership is not just operational excellence — it is a direct expression of BRF’s values in action.
Key Responsibilities
Production Manpower Coordination & Cost Management
- Coordinate the allocation of production manpower across all assigned lines and shifts — ensuring the right people are in the right place to meet daily production targets efficiently and safely
- Monitor and manage production-related costs — identifying opportunities to optimize resource utilization and reduce waste without compromising product quality or safety standards
- Coordinate, start up, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across production areas — ensuring all team members understand and consistently follow established process standards
- Optimize resource utilization by designing and implementing effective production processes that maximize output, minimize downtime, and reduce operational inefficiencies across all production lines
Engineering Support & Production Flow Development
- Support the Engineering team in defining equipment configurations and production flows — contributing operational expertise and production floor knowledge to equipment selection and layout decisions
- Participate actively in the decision-making process for corrective and preventive actions related to production — providing front-line data, observations, and recommendations to management and engineering teams
- Implement and continuously support the productivity and efficiency system across all assigned production lines — monitoring KPIs and driving actions that sustain or improve performance over time
- Assist the research and product development team in implementing new products on the production lines — ensuring smooth transitions from development specifications to reliable, consistent commercial production
Third-Party Workforce Management & Safety Standards
- Coordinate and manage third-party workforce partners — ensuring their performance, product quality standards, and adherence to BRF’s safety requirements are consistently met and maintained
- Set clear, measurable performance expectations for third-party teams and follow up regularly — addressing gaps, recognizing good performance, and escalating systemic issues to management promptly
- Ensure all production personnel — both direct employees and third-party contractors — operate in full compliance with BRF’s health, safety, and quality standards at all times
- Support and assist in one or more specific production process areas as directed — developing deep operational knowledge that supports effective team leadership and process improvement initiatives
ESG Sustainability Leadership & Team Culture
- Comply fully with BRF’s Sustainability Policy guidelines — ensuring all daily production activities adhere to BRF’s global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments and sustainability plan indicators
- Foster a genuine culture of sustainability within the production team — actively encouraging all team members to understand their role in BRF’s ESG commitments and sustainable development agenda
- Promote environmental responsibility in production operations — supporting waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and responsible resource management across the Jeddah Factory
- Ensure a strong connection between BRF’s strategic sustainability vision and the practical, day-to-day actions of the production team — making sustainability a lived reality, not just a policy document
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Graduation in Food Engineering, Production Engineering, Business Management, or a closely related academic discipline — required for this Production Supervisor role at BRF Jeddah
- Additional professional qualifications or postgraduate studies in operations management, food safety, lean manufacturing, or sustainable production are a meaningful career advantage
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in production supervision, operations leadership, or a comparable manufacturing management role — ideally within the food, FMCG, or fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing sector
- Strong understanding of SOP development and implementation, production efficiency systems, and continuous improvement methodologies in a food or industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience managing and coordinating both direct production teams and third-party workforce partners — with the ability to maintain performance, quality, and safety standards across all workforce types
- Knowledge of ESG principles, sustainability practices, and their practical application in a food manufacturing production environment — aligned with BRF’s global sustainability commitments
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills — able to motivate, guide, and develop a diverse production team in a fast-paced, high-output food manufacturing facility
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset — able to identify production inefficiencies, root causes of quality or safety issues, and implement effective, lasting corrective solutions
- Clear communication skills — able to engage effectively with engineering teams, management, supply chain, research departments, and third-party contractors across multiple functions
- Commitment to ethics, transparency, and innovation — the three non-negotiable values that underpin everything BRF stands for as a global food company
About BRF — Nourishing Life Around the World
BRF (Brasil Foods) is one of the world’s biggest and most widely respected food companies — with more than 100,000 employees working across global markets to fulfil a simple but powerful mission: to nourish life. That commitment goes far beyond food production — it extends to every project, initiative, and cause BRF embraces, guided by three non-negotiable principles: ethics in all actions, transparency throughout the value chain, and continuous innovation in everything the company does. At BRF, each team member is valued as an essential contributor to making BRF one of the world’s great food companies — operating in an environment that promotes inclusion, diversity, and respect for all people. BRF’s Jeddah Factory is a key part of its strategic Saudi Arabia and GCC market presence — and the Production Supervisor in Jeddah plays a direct, meaningful role in both the commercial success and the sustainability mission of this global food giant. Visit BRF’s website to stay up to date with all current career opportunities.
Come and Join Us: Be part of a food giant that is nourishing life, driving innovation, and building a more sustainable world — one production line at a time, in Jeddah and beyond.
Who Should Apply?
- Food & Production Engineering Graduates: With hands-on production supervision experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a comparable industrial production environment in Saudi Arabia or GCC
- Production Operations Leaders: With a track record of SOP implementation, production efficiency management, and third-party workforce coordination in a food or consumer goods factory setting
- ESG-Committed Professionals: Who understand the importance of environmental, social, and governance practices in food manufacturing and are ready to lead those values on the production floor
- Continuous Improvement Practitioners: With lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience seeking a production leadership role at a globally recognized food company in Jeddah
- Saudi Arabia-Based Manufacturing Leaders: With current Saudi Arabia work experience in food production or FMCG manufacturing who are ready to join one of the world’s largest food companies at its Jeddah Factory
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