Production Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing

About the role

The Production Engineer will ensure that high‑quality beverage products are manufactured according to plan while optimising the use of resources at MenaBev’s MEGA Plant in Jeddah. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to meet production targets, minimise waste and uphold PepsiCo best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Develop shift task lists and work schedules to maximise resource utilisation.
• Drive waste reduction by strictly following Manufacturing SOPs.
• Review production processes, basic machine maintenance and change‑over activities to improve efficiency and asset life.
• Coordinate with other departments to align the production plan with delivery timelines.
• Maintain the ERP system with accurate input/output data, including quantities, downtime reasons and raw‑material usage.
• Report daily production performance on time and analyse downtime to create preventive action plans.
• Apply World Class Manufacturing, TPM and PepsiCo best practices while complying with HSE, FS and GMP standards.
• Assess, coach and train team members on technical skills.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong computer literacy and proven experience with an ERP system.

Required skills

• ERP system proficiency