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About us
Are you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.
Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.
Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.
Position: Production Manager – Glass Factory (Fully Automated Processing Plant)
Location: Saudi Arabia – Dammam
Type: Full-time
As a Production Manager at ABYAT, you will play a pivotal role in leading operations within a fully automated glass processing factory, specializing in cutting, tempering, and double glazing (DGU/IGU). You will ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality architectural glass products while driving operational efficiency, optimizing resources, and maintaining world-class quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management:
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive production plans aligned with sales orders, delivery schedules, and factory capacity.
- Manage and optimize operations across glass cutting, tempering furnaces, and DGU/IGU lines within a fully automated environment.
- Coordinate closely with manpower planning teams to ensure optimal workforce utilization and machine efficiency.
- Monitor and adjust production plans to meet tight deadlines, budget constraints, and customer requirements.
- Identify and resolve production challenges, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and improving profitability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automated production lines, leveraging data and performance KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
- Oversee the creation of production orders and ensure proper documentation flow for material planning and execution.
- Provide accurate production reporting and budget insights to senior management.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality standards for tempered, laminated, and insulated glass units (IGU/DGU).
Production Raw Material Planning & Issuance:
- Review production orders to identify material gaps for glass processing (raw glass sheets, interlayers, spacers, sealants, etc.).
- Coordinate with supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability and issuance.
- Monitor raw material quality and provide feedback to support continuous improvement and supplier performance.
Policies, Processes, and Procedures:
- Implement and enforce production policies, SOPs, and best practices within glass processing operations.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization across cutting, tempering, and IGU production lines.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and international standards relevant to glass manufacturing.
Safety, Health, and Environment (HSE):
- Ensure safe operation of tempering furnaces, cutting lines, and automated glass handling systems.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the factory floor.
- Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Ensure full compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
People Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop production teams across multiple glass processing departments.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Plan and deliver on-the-job training programs, especially for automated machinery and advanced glass processing technologies.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor performance to achieve production targets.
- Encourage teamwork, innovation, and employee engagement.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in production/manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within glass processing / fabrication.
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Glass cutting operations
- Tempering furnaces
- DGU / IGU (double glazing) production
- Automated production environments
- Proven experience in production planning, material management, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of KPIs such as OEE, yield, downtime, and waste reduction.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (advanced certifications are a plus).
