A leading Food & Confectionery company in Qassim, Saudi Arabia is urgently hiring an experienced Production Supervisor specialised in Oriental and Arabic sweets manufacturing. This is an excellent career opportunity for a hands-on production professional who understands the art and science of Arabic confectionery production — from supervising daily operations and managing production teams, to enforcing quality standards, food safety protocols, and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved. If you have proven experience in Oriental sweets production and a strong supervisory background, send your CV to recruitment@delham.sa today.
About the Hiring Company — Delham, Qassim KSA
Sector: Food Manufacturing & Confectionery — specialised in Oriental and Arabic sweets
Location: Qassim, Saudi Arabia — a major food production hub in the Kingdom
Market Position: Leading company in Saudi Arabia’s food and confectionery industry
Products: Traditional and premium Oriental sweets, Arabic confections, and related food products
HR Contact: recruitment@delham.sa — Subject: Production Supervisor – Oriental Sweets
The Oriental Sweets Industry in Saudi Arabia
Cultural Significance: Oriental and Arabic sweets are deeply embedded in Saudi and GCC culture — served at weddings, Ramadan, Eid, and all major occasions
Market Growth: Saudi Arabia’s confectionery and sweets market is one of the fastest growing in the MENA region
Quality Focus: Premium Arabic sweets demand exceptional recipe consistency, hygiene standards, and production precision
Qassim Region: Known for its agricultural heritage and growing food manufacturing capabilities in KSA
Why This Production Supervisor Role Stands Out: Join a well-established food and confectionery company in Qassim with a strong market reputation. You will lead a production team, own daily output targets, and directly influence product quality for one of Saudi Arabia’s most culturally valued food categories — Oriental and Arabic sweets. This is a senior operational role with genuine career growth in the Kingdom’s expanding food manufacturing and confectionery sector.
Position Overview
As Production Supervisor — Oriental Sweets at this leading Qassim food company, you will take direct responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of Oriental and Arabic sweets production operations. Your core mission is to ensure that every batch produced meets the company’s exacting quality standards, recipe specifications, and production efficiency targets — while leading and developing your production team with clear direction and accountability. You will coordinate closely with the Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Production Planning departments to keep operations running smoothly, minimise downtime, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the production process.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Production Supervision
- Supervise daily production of Oriental and Arabic sweets — ensuring every product batch is produced on schedule, at the correct recipe specifications, and meets the company’s quality benchmarks.
- Monitor all production processes actively — keeping a close eye on mixing, baking, filling, packaging, and finishing operations to catch deviations early and maintain consistent output.
- Ensure production targets are achieved on time — managing shift productivity, coordinating resources, and resolving operational bottlenecks to keep the production plan on track.
- Maintain accurate production records and shift reports, ensuring all data is documented correctly for quality review, planning purposes, and management reporting.
Team Management & Leadership
- Manage production teams effectively — assign tasks clearly, monitor performance, provide real-time feedback, and ensure smooth workflow across all stages of the production line.
- Foster a disciplined, motivated, and safety-conscious team culture — leading by example and building a production environment where every team member understands their role and responsibilities.
- Coordinate manpower planning to cover shifts, seasonal demand peaks, and production schedule requirements without compromising quality or safety standards.
Quality, Food Safety & Hygiene
- Monitor product quality, recipes, and production standards at every stage — ensuring that Oriental sweets products consistently meet the company’s internal quality specifications and customer expectations.
- Maintain and enforce the highest standards of food safety, personal hygiene, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP compliance throughout the production floor.
- Identify and address any quality non-conformances, contamination risks, or deviations from standard operating procedures immediately, with corrective action documented and implemented.
Cross-Departmental Coordination
- Coordinate effectively with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all quality checks are performed on schedule and that finished products meet approved specifications before release.
- Work closely with the Warehouse and Inventory team to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and ingredients needed to meet the production schedule without delays.
- Liaise with the Production Planning department to align daily output with weekly and monthly production plans, flagging any capacity constraints or scheduling issues proactively.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in Oriental and Arabic sweets production — a deep, practical understanding of confectionery manufacturing processes, recipes, and quality requirements is essential.
- Previous experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar production management or team leader role within the food or confectionery manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrable background working in a food manufacturing environment — familiar with production floor operations, shift management, and daily output accountability.
Technical & Leadership Skills
- Strong knowledge of production processes and quality standards — including recipe compliance, batch control, yield management, and product specification adherence in confectionery manufacturing.
- Good leadership and team management skills — proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct a production team, resolve day-to-day challenges, and maintain team performance under production pressure.
- Working knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, and HACCP principles as they apply to food and confectionery production in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong communication and coordination skills — able to work effectively with Quality, Warehouse, and Planning teams to keep operations aligned and running efficiently.
Who Should Apply?
- Oriental Sweets Production Specialists: With direct hands-on experience manufacturing Arabic and Oriental confectionery products in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
- Food Production Supervisors: Currently in or transitioning from a supervisory role in food or confectionery manufacturing, looking for a rewarding position in Qassim KSA.
- Confectionery Industry Leaders: Who understand traditional Arabic sweets recipes, quality expectations, and the operational demands of a busy confectionery production floor.
- Team Managers in Food Manufacturing: With proven track records of leading production teams, hitting output targets, and maintaining food safety standards in KSA or the broader Arab world.
- Quality-Focused Production Professionals: Who combine technical sweets production knowledge with strong GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance experience.
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