IFFCO Oil and Fats, operating through DELMON Products Ltd. within its Oils and Fats business group, is recruiting an Assistant Manager Production, titled Associate Manager, Refinery Production, for its edible oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. The role keeps production systems and working methods running well, so that the refinery meets the requirements of other departments, institutional supplies, and sister companies. As Assistant Manager Production, you’ll live the company’s vision and values; keep all plant and machinery in the refinery complex running; control oil losses, utilities, and chemical consumption within the agreed budget; make sure final products meet company quality norms; coordinate with the supply chain so filling and margarine departments receive steady, agreed supplies; work with customer service on bulk filling and by-product lifting; investigate accidents thoroughly and put preventive measures in place; coordinate with maintenance on preventive and breakdown work; handle raw and finished products and their disposal; keep every plant hygienic to company standards; and motivate and develop the refinery team. The role calls for three to five years of relevant experience and a B.Tech or M.Tech in chemical or oil technology, with a focus on edible oil processing.
About IFFCO Oil and Fats — Edible Oils in Saudi Arabia
Company: IFFCO Oil and Fats, operating through DELMON Products Ltd. (Business Unit 2230)
Business Group: Oils and Fats (2209)
Operations: Edible oil refining and related production in Saudi Arabia
Supplies: Filling, margarine, and institutional customers
Values: IFFCO’s vision and values, applied daily across the refinery
Assistant Manager Production Role — Refinery Uptime, Quality & Oil Loss Control
Department: Refinery Production
Primary Focus: Plant uptime, OEE, oil loss reduction, product quality, hygiene
Scope: Refinery complex, supply coordination, bulk filling, by-product handling
Mission: Hitting volume and quality targets safely, with minimal waste
Assistant Manager Production Position Overview
The Assistant Manager Production role runs the day-to-day performance of an edible oil refinery. The refinery turns raw oils into finished products that feed filling lines, margarine production, and institutional customers, so every part of the plant has to work together. Plant reliability comes first. You’ll keep all machinery in the refinery complex running, which means planning preventive work with maintenance and responding quickly when breakdowns happen, because each hour of downtime affects output. Cost discipline is equally important. Oil losses, utility use, and chemical consumption all have to stay within the agreed budget, so you’ll monitor them closely and look for process changes that reduce waste without compromising quality. Product quality is non-negotiable. You’ll make sure final products meet the company’s prescribed norms, working with the quality function to keep specifications consistent. Supply and dispatch depend on coordination. You’ll work with the supply chain team so that filling and margarine departments receive a steady, agreed flow of material, and with customer service on bulk filling and the lifting of by-products. Raw materials and finished products need careful handling, and you’ll oversee their storage, handling, and disposal to the standards the company sets. Safety and hygiene run through every shift. When accidents or near misses happen, you’ll investigate them thoroughly and put preventive measures in place so the same cause does not come back, and you’ll keep every plant hygienic to company norms. Performance is measured through the refinery’s key indicators: maximising overall equipment effectiveness and the facility’s technical availability, reconciling in-house stock, hitting volume targets with safety and hygiene at the centre, and reducing oil losses through process optimisation. Finally, you’ll lead the refinery team, motivating and developing people so that the operation can deliver consistently.
As Assistant Manager Production, you’ll build leadership in refinery operations, production planning, and process optimisation, with a strong grasp of refining technology and edible oil processing. The ideal candidate holds a B.Tech or M.Tech in chemical or oil technology, with specialisation in edible oil processing or associated functions, and has three to five years of relevant experience. Core competencies include production planning, refining technology, safety procedures and norms, and quality management. Good documentation and reporting, clear communication, and the ability to manage yourself and a team are essential, as are sound planning, decision-making, and a focus on customers and results. Ownership of outcomes and a commitment to continuous improvement will set you apart. For production engineers in Saudi Arabia who want to lead an edible oil refinery and see the impact of their decisions on volume, cost, and safety, this role offers a demanding and rewarding step up.
Why This Role Matters: As Assistant Manager Production at IFFCO Oil and Fats, you keep the refinery running and its output on target, control oil losses and costs that directly affect profitability, ensure edible oil products meet quality norms, coordinate supply to filling and margarine operations, lead investigations that prevent repeat incidents, develop a refinery team, and build a senior production career in Saudi edible oils.
Key Responsibilities & Refinery Duties
Plant Uptime & Maintenance
- Maintain uptime of all plant and machinery in the refinery complex
- Coordinate with maintenance on preventive maintenance
- Respond to breakdowns and plan recovery quickly
- Track equipment performance and reliability
- Plan production around maintenance windows
- Support maintenance planning with operational data
Cost Control & Oil Loss Reduction
- Control oil losses within the agreed budget
- Monitor utilities and chemical consumption
- Identify process optimisation to reduce losses
- Track cost performance against budget
- Reconcile in-house stock accurately
- Report cost and loss trends to management
Product Quality & Standards
- Ensure final products meet company prescribed norms
- Work with the quality function on specifications
- Monitor product quality through the production process
- Act on quality deviations promptly
- Keep documentation of quality outcomes
- Support continuous improvement in product consistency
Supply Coordination & Dispatch
- Coordinate with the supply chain for agreed supply to filling
- Coordinate supply to the margarine department
- Work with customer service on bulk filling
- Arrange by-product lifting with customer service
- Handle raw and finished product movements
- Support volume planning across the refinery
Safety, Incidents & Hygiene
- Investigate accidents and near misses thoroughly
- Put preventive measures in place to avoid repetition
- Ensure safe working practice across the refinery
- Maintain plant hygiene to company norms
- Follow safety procedures and norms at all times
- Manage the handling and disposal of products and waste
Team Leadership & Performance
- Motivate and nurture the refinery team
- Set clear targets for shifts and teams
- Develop people through coaching and feedback
- Maximise OEE and the facility’s technical availability
- Achieve targeted volume with safety and hygiene
- Reduce losses through improved processes and teamwork
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Oil Technology
- M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Oil Technology
- Specialisation in edible oil processing (preferred) and associated functions
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in refining or edible oil processing
Competencies
- Production planning
- Refining technology
- Safety procedures and norms
- Quality management
- Documentation and reporting
- Effective communication
- Self and team management
- Planning and decision making
- Customer centricity
- Ownership and result orientation
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Refinery Manager or Production Head roles
- Opportunity to lead larger production and operations teams
- Growth within the Oils and Fats business group
- Exposure to a broad range of edible oil products
Learning & Development
- Hands-on experience in refinery and edible oil operations
- Process optimisation and OEE improvement
- Leadership development through team management
- Experience in safety investigation and hygiene standards
About IFFCO Oil and Fats — Quality Oils for Saudi Arabia
IFFCO Oil and Fats, operating through DELMON Products Ltd., is part of the company’s Oils and Fats business group. Its Saudi refinery supplies edible oils to filling operations, margarine production, and institutional customers, and it is guided by the company’s vision and values, with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, quality, and efficient operations.
Career Excellence in Edible Oil Production: Join an oils and fats business in Saudi Arabia, lead refinery production and uptime, control oil losses and costs, keep products within quality norms, and build a senior career in edible oil refining.
Who Should Apply?
- Refinery Production Engineers: Ready for a managerial step
- Edible Oil Process Engineers: With refining experience
- Chemical Engineers: Interested in oil technology
- Plant Operations Supervisors: Seeking a senior production role
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineers: Moving into production management
- Saudi-Based Production Professionals: Looking for food manufacturing roles
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