Career Opportunities: Senior Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) (89809)

Job description

About Almarai

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”

Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.

Almarai currently employs over 43,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) to lead engineering and maintenance operations within our manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring maximum plant availability through the implementation of best-in-class preventive maintenance systems, effective asset management, engineering compliance, and the development of a high-performing multi-skilled engineering workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations to maximize plant availability.
• Drive preventive maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality standards.
• Develop and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee utilities, automation, and critical plant systems.

Essential Requirements

• HND/HNC or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years' Engineering Management experience in manufacturing.
• Food, Dairy, or Beverage industry experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, automation, utilities, and plant operations.
• Proven leadership of multi-skilled engineering teams.
• Strong Health & Safety and Quality Systems knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

To apply, please submit your current CV

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma