Production Operations Manager

A leading company in the fit-out, joinery, furniture manufacturing, events & exhibitions, and architectural/thematic structures industry is looking for an experienced Production & Operations Manager to lead large-scale production and end-to-end operational activities. The role requires a hands-on, tech-savvy, and modern leader with strong experience in events and exhibitions, manufacturing operations, project delivery, and cross-functional team management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee large-scale production and factory operations from planning through final delivery.Manage and coordinate Production, Procurement, Logistics, Stores/Warehouse, Installation, Planning, HSE, and QA/QC functions.Oversee production planning, scheduling, manpower allocation, capacity and material requirements.Manage raw-material sourcing, procurement, supplier relationships, negotiations and purchasing.Ensure effective inventory, warehouse, and material control and timely availability of materials for production.Manage logistics, transportation, imports, shipments, deliveries and material movement.Lead installation and site operations teams, ensuring timely and efficient project execution.Manage production and operational requirements for large-scale events, exhibitions and fit-out projects.Coordinate closely with project, design and production teams to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.Ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC and approved technical and quality standards.Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, productivity and delivery timelines.Establish and monitor KPIs, operational dashboards and performance metrics.Drive process improvement, productivity, efficiency and cost/waste reduction initiatives.Leverage ERP and digital tools to improve planning, reporting, inventory and operational visibility.Lead, develop, and hold large multidisciplinary teams accountable for performance and delivery.Take full ownership of operational performance and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards.Key RequirementsNative Arabic speaker with fluent professional English.Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.8–10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a Production Manager / Operations Manager role.Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Saudi Arabia.Extensive experience in events and exhibitions, particularly large-scale and mass-production projects.Strong experience in metal fabrication, architectural/thematic structures, fit-out, joinery, furniture manufacturing, woodwork, interiors, events and/or exhibitions.Proven experience managing large-scale production and factory operations.Strong experience across Production, Procurement, Logistics, Stores/Warehouse, Installation, HSE, QA/QC and Planning.Experience managing large teams and multiple departments/functions.Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, manpower, capacity, and project delivery.Strong supplier management, procurement, material sourcing, and cost-control experience.Experience managing high-volume operations with tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.Strong ERP and digital systems experience.Tech-savvy and data-driven, with experience using KPIs, reporting tools, and process-improvement methodologies.Strong leadership, accountability, problem-solving, and operational excellence skills.