Production Supervisor
Job summary
Middle East Mattress Factory Co. is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven production supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our plant in Jeddah. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering mindset, 5+ years of direct mattress manufacturing experience, and proficiency in Odoo ERP. Because you will be leading a diverse, multicultural workforce, excellent English communication skills are strictly required to ensure clear operational directives, safety alignment, and smooth workflow execution.
Key responsibilities
Mattress production supervision: Direct and coordinate the end-to-end mattress manufacturing workflows including quilting, spring core assembly, tape-edging, and final packaging to meet daily output schedules.
Odoo ERP management: Actively utilize the Odoo MRP module to manage work orders, verify bills of materials (BOM), track material consumption, and maintain precise shop floor inventory levels.
Team leadership & communication: Supervise, assign shifts, and train production floor workers. Deliver clear technical instructions and safety briefings in fluent English to ensure unified team performance.
Efficiency & waste control: Monitor line efficiency, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement structural adjustments to minimize raw material scrap rates and optimize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Quality standard enforcement: Inspect incoming components and final products against strict company design blueprints and premium comfort metrics before dispatching to the warehouse.
Cross-department coordination: Synchronize workflows with the procurement, maintenance, and logistics departments via Odoo to avoid raw material shortages and plan preventive machinery downtime.
Requirements
Required qualifications & skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, or production engineering preferred).
Experience: Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience specifically within the mattress or bedding manufacturing industry.
ERP systems: Hands-on working knowledge of Odoo ERP software (manufacturing and inventory modules).
Language requirements: Must speak, read, and write English fluently (essential for technical reporting and floor management). Additional command of Tagalog, Hindi, or Arabic is an advantage.
Technical skills: Deep familiarity with industrial mattress machinery (automated sewing, tape-edge machines, pocket spring lines) and manufacturing safety protocols.
Eligibility & target demographics
Location: Must currently reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nationality: Open to Filipino, Indian, or Saudi nationals.
Work authorization: Non-Saudi candidates must possess a valid, immediately transferable Iqama.
Benefits
Private health insurance
Training & development
Performance bonus