Senior Engineering Manager

The senior engineering manager leads plant engineering strategy, maintenance performance and capital improvement activities in a food-manufacturing environment. The role aligns technical resources with production requirements, strengthens reliability and safety, and manages engineering budgets, standards and team performance. This position is part of senior engineering leadership in food manufacturing and contributes to reliable, professional day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will follow established procedures, maintain accurate information and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include the following:

• Set engineering priorities, maintenance strategies and performance measures across plant operations.
• Lead technical managers and teams responsible for equipment reliability, utilities, automation and repairs.
• Oversee capital projects, modifications, commissioning, contractor work and operational readiness.
• Manage budgets, costs, risk reviews, technical compliance and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Analyse downtime and asset performance, ensuring corrective actions address underlying causes.

A practical understanding of the function, sound prioritisation and timely escalation will help protect quality, safety, cost and customer commitments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or HND/HNC in electrical, mechanical or a related engineering field is relevant.
• At least seven years in engineering management within food manufacturing is a useful benchmark.
• Knowledge of automation, control systems, lean methods and total productive maintenance is beneficial.
• Candidates should demonstrate budget ownership, safety leadership and the ability to lead technical teams.

Candidates should show relevant experience, learn local procedures quickly and meet any required statutory or professional standards.

Skills and Competencies

Strategic thinking, technical judgement, project governance and people leadership are essential. The role requires clear communication with plant leadership and the ability to turn reliability data into prioritised, cost-aware plans.

Employment Details

Employer: Almarai. Work location: Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. Employment terms, working schedule, compensation and benefits should be confirmed with the employer during recruitment.