Production Director

Director – Heavy Metal Doors / Steel ManufacturingEastern Province, Saudi ArabiaWe are currently recruiting an experienced Production Director to lead a specialist manufacturing division within an established industrial business.Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance of the division, including manufacturing operations, production planning, commercial performance, P&L, supply chain, quality, HSE and team leadership.The successful candidate will come from a strong manufacturing background within heavy metal doors, hollow metal/fire-rated doors, structural steel or processing equipment and will have the ability to combine hands-on factory leadership with strategic and commercial decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the manufacturing division.Take full responsibility for production performance, capacity utilization and on-time project delivery.Manage divisional P&L, budgets, expenditure and profitability.Develop and control production plans in line with annual budgets and contractual delivery schedules.Work closely with Sales on pricing strategy, technical proposals and commercial negotiations.Support sales forecasting and wider business-development objectives.Partner with Engineering on product development, value engineering and design optimization.Oversee manufacturing operations, manpower, equipment, materials and production resources.Monitor project progress and ensure departments remain aligned with programme requirements.Drive continuous improvement, productivity and KPI performance.Ensure strong HSE, QA/QC and ISO compliance across shop-floor operations.Oversee inventory levels, procurement planning and supply-chain requirements.Coordinate NCRs, audits, qualifications, documentation and FAT activities.Lead, develop and mentor department heads and wider operational teams.These responsibilities reflect the JD's emphasis on production performance, P&L, pricing, engineering, supply chain, manpower, QA/QC and operational leadership.Candidate RequirementsMinimum 15 years' experience within heavy metal doors, hollow metal doors, structural steel or processing-equipment manufacturing.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.Strong factory, manufacturing or production-management background.Proven experience managing production planning, capacity and resources.Strong commercial understanding including budgeting and cost management.Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and department heads.Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques, machinery and production technology.Good knowledge of international manufacturing and testing standards.Strong QA/QC and HSE awareness.Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing reporting.AutoCAD/design-software familiarity advantageous.PMP certification would be an advantage.Excellent English communication and stakeholder-management skills.If you have extensive experience within heavy metal doors, fire-rated doors, structural steel or specialist metal manufacturing and would be interested in discussing the opportunity, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation.