Al Rashed Food Company — part of the prestigious Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and most respected industrial conglomerates since 1950 — is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its food manufacturing operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is a Director / Head of Department level role in bakery and confectionery production, requiring expertise in BRCGS, ISO 22000, YUM, SQMS quality audits, combined with TPM, Lean, and Kaizen manufacturing methodologies, and deep specialization in Bread, Buns, Tortilla, Cakes, Pastry, Puff, Muffins, and other confectionery products.
About Al Rashed Foods — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Parent Group: Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group — one of Saudi Arabia’s largest leading conglomerates since 1950
Holding Company: Al Awael Investment Holding Company — umbrella for all Group subsidiaries and operations
Business Areas: Food Products · Real Estate · Building Materials · Cement · Construction · Automotive · Industrial Products
Markets: Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf countries and the wider Middle East region
Website: www.alrashedfood.com — Food & Beverage Production, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Quality Audit Standards — Multi-System Compliance Required
BRCGSISO 22000ISO 22KSQMSYUM StandardsGood Production PracticeTPMLeanKaizen
Why This Production Manager Role at Al Rashed Foods Jeddah Stands Out
Director-Level Authority: Lead the full production and packaging function at Head of Department level — real operational ownership and decision-making power
Legacy Conglomerate: Join a company backed by one of Saudi Arabia’s most established and diversified industrial groups — a name synonymous with quality and integrity since 1950
Specialized Bakery Niche: Lead production across one of the most technically demanding food segments — bread, buns, tortilla, cakes, pastry, puff pastry, and muffins
Career Growth: A Director-level production management role at a major Saudi food group — a platform for senior FMCG leadership career advancement in KSA
Position Overview
The Production Manager at Al Rashed Foods, Jeddah is a senior Director-level role with comprehensive responsibility for all aspects of bakery and confectionery production — from drawing up production schedules and managing day-to-day operations, to maintaining BRCGS, ISO 22000, YUM, and SQMS quality audits, developing and implementing TPM, Lean, and Kaizen manufacturing concepts, and driving continuous improvement across cost, quality, and efficiency. You will lead and motivate a sizeable production team, collaborate across all major business functions including R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Maintenance, Procurement, and Health & Safety, and ensure every product leaving the factory meets the highest quality standards for customers across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Manager at Al Rashed Foods Jeddah, you are the operational heart of the bakery and confectionery manufacturing operation — every production schedule you draw up, every quality audit you maintain, every Lean improvement you implement, every cross-functional collaboration you lead, and every batch of bread, cakes, tortillas, pastry, and muffins that leaves your factory on time and on quality spec directly reflects your leadership, your standards, and your commitment to the quality that has defined the Al Rashed Group’s reputation since 1950.
Key Responsibilities
Production Scheduling & Day-to-Day Operations
- Draw up detailed production schedules and monitor all day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure high-quality bakery and confectionery products are consistently produced on time and to specification
- Monitor production processes in real time and adjust schedules proactively when required to respond to demand changes, equipment issues, or material shortages without disrupting customer deliveries
- Estimate job durations, calculate production costs, and set quality standards for each product line in alignment with customer expectations and business targets
- Manage production and packaging processes through direct personal interaction — communicating clear, measurable expectations to all production team subordinates at every shift
- Track projects and resources rigorously to ensure on-time delivery of all production orders and customer commitments
Quality Audits & Standards Compliance
- Maintain and manage all product quality audits including SQMS, YUM, ISO 22000 (ISO22K), and BRCGS standards — ensuring the factory maintains certifications and consistently passes customer and third-party audits
- Assure the meeting of all quality expectations through maintaining and managing quality controls and conducting continual personal inspection of production and process outputs
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and Good Production Practices (GMP) at every stage of the manufacturing cycle without exception
- Collaborate actively with the Quality Assurance team to prepare for all audits, address audit findings, and implement corrective actions effectively and on time
TPM, Lean & Kaizen Implementation
- Develop and implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts across all production lines to drive efficiency, reduce waste, eliminate losses, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities across production processes — seeking ways to improve quality and output while systematically reducing operational costs
- Coordinate with the Maintenance department to develop and execute preventative maintenance plans that minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life across all bakery production lines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Maintain effective working relationships with the Management team across Materials Management, Warehouse, Sanitation, and Maintenance to ensure smooth, integrated daily production operations
- Collaborate with R&D on new recipe and product development — providing manufacturing feasibility input and meeting the commercial requirements of the marketing department
- Collaborate with HR to develop a comprehensive skills matrix, training programs, and talent development plans for the entire production team
- Collaborate with Finance to develop cost-effective bills of materials for all bakery and confectionery product lines
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to develop weekly production plans, manage inventory levels, and support cycle count accuracy
- Collaborate with Health & Safety to implement all occupational health and safety policies and procedures across the production floor
- Collaborate with Procurement to ensure raw materials and packaging materials are supplied on time and to specification to prevent production stoppages
Team Leadership & Supplier Coordination
- Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of production workers — creating a high-performance culture built on accountability, quality pride, and continuous improvement
- Coordinate delivery and review of work completed by external suppliers prior to client delivery — ensuring all outsourced production activities meet Al Rashed Foods’ quality and timeline requirements
- Provide leadership on cross-departmental problem solving, production decision-making, and risk management across all daily manufacturing operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma, Degree, or Master’s in Bakery and Confectionery Technology with specialization in one or more of: Bread, Buns, Tortilla, Cakes, Pastry, Puff Pastry, Muffins, and other confectionery products
Technical Knowledge & Standards
- Deep working knowledge of BRCGS, ISO 22000, SQMS, and YUM quality management and food safety audit standards in a bakery or confectionery manufacturing context
- Proven experience implementing TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen methodologies in a food production environment to drive efficiency and cost reduction
- Strong understanding of Good Production Practice (GMP), production scheduling, cost management, and bill of materials development
Leadership & Cross-Functional Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop large production teams at a Director / Head of Department level in a demanding FMCG manufacturing environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — experienced working with R&D, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, and Health & Safety
- Excellent English communication skills — verbal and written — for stakeholder management, audit documentation, and management reporting
About Al Rashed Food Company & The Al Rashed Group
Al Rashed Food Company is a proud member of the Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group — one of the largest and most respected industrial conglomerates in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region, with a distinguished history of contribution to the Kingdom’s infrastructure and prosperity since 1950. Operating under Al Awael Investment Holding Company, the Group spans eight key business areas including Food Products, Real Estate, Building Materials, Cement, Construction, Industrial Products, and Automotive — with extensive direct and indirect investments across the region. Al Rashed takes pride in its product quality, business integrity, and diversified success across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the wider Middle East.
Career Outlook: Production Managers at Al Rashed Foods have a clear path toward Plant Director, Operations Director, and Group Manufacturing Head roles — all high-value, senior leadership positions within one of Saudi Arabia’s most established and expanding food and beverage businesses.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Bakery Production Managers: With Director-level experience leading bread, buns, tortilla, cakes, or pastry manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
- BRCGS / ISO 22000 Certified Production Leaders: With proven multi-standard quality audit management experience in a bakery or confectionery FMCG plant
- TPM / Lean Manufacturing Specialists: With bakery or food manufacturing background and a track record of implementing Kaizen-driven efficiency improvements at plant level
- Bakery & Confectionery Technology Graduates: With substantial plant management experience seeking a Director-level production leadership role at a major Saudi food group
- Cross-Functional Production Leaders: With experience collaborating across R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR in a large-scale FMCG food manufacturing environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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