Job description

Senior Team Manager (Automation - Poultry Processing Plant) – Al Shamli, Saudi Arabia

The Company:

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024. For more details, please visit our website –www.almarai.com.

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.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Senior Team Manager (Automation) to join our Poultry Processing team. This role will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing automated production systems, ensuring maximum equipment efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across the processing plant.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong experience in automation, controls, and food processing equipment, particularly within high-volume poultry or FMCG environments.

This role requires strong operational leadership, technical expertise in rendering systems, and a hands‑on approach to safety, quality, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the maintenance and performance of automated processing lines, including slaughtering, evisceration, chilling, and packaging systems
• Ensure optimal operation of PLC, SCADA, and control systems to support continuous production
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Troubleshoot automation issues and coordinate with OEM suppliers where required
• Monitor KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and equipment efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety and engineering standards (HACCP, GMP, safety protocols)
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new automated equipment
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to optimize plant performance
• Lead and develop a team of technicians and supervisors, ensuring high performance and safety standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Automation Engineering
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in food processing or poultry operations
• Strong experience with automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, sensors, and industrial controls
• Hands-on experience with high-speed processing lines and automated machinery
• Knowledge of poultry processing equipment will be highly preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience in preventive maintenance systems and reporting tools

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

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

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma