Overview
Engineering And Maintenance Manager Jobs in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia at Al Jameel International Co. Ltd
Title: Engineering And Maintenance Manager
Company: Al Jameel International Co. Ltd
Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS INDUSTRY WILL BE CONSIDERED.
About the Company
Kinza is a fast-growing beverage manufacturer producing high-quality carbonated soft drinks distributed across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and international markets.
The company operates high-speed beverage manufacturing lines and is undergoing a major Industry 4.0 digital transformation, including the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, SCADA, MES, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies.
The company has embarked on a structured roadmap to transform its facilities into smart factories with connected systems, intelligent maintenance, and data-driven decision-making.
To support this transformation, we are seeking a highly experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager capable of leading both world-class maintenance operations and advanced digital maintenance systems.
Position Summary
The Engineering & Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and availability of all production assets in a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment.
This role combines traditional engineering leadership with advanced digital manufacturing capabilities, including:
- Predictive maintenance
- AI-driven equipment monitoring
- Industrial IoT integration
- SCADA/MES connectivity
- SAP S/4HANA maintenance management
- Industry 4.0 transformation initiatives
The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing the company’s Smart Factory roadmap, supporting SIRI transformation objectives and introducing AI-enabled predictive maintenance technologies to improve equipment uptime and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Strategy & Asset Reliability
• Develop and implement a world-class preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and efficiency across all manufacturing assets.
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode analysis (FMEA).
• Monitor and improve key reliability metrics including:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Equipment downtime
- Maintenance cost per unit
• Develop long-term asset lifecycle management strategies.
Industry 4.0, SIRI & Smart Factory Implementation
The Maintenance Manager will play a key role in implementing the company’s Industry 4.0 roadmap aligned with the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) transformation program.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the implementation of digital manufacturing systems and connected factory infrastructure.
• Developing data-driven maintenance strategies using real-time equipment data.
• Leading projects involving:
- Industrial IoT sensors
- Predictive maintenance platforms
- Machine learning models for equipment health monitoring
- AI-based anomaly detection
- Digital twins for asset performance monitoring
• Integrating maintenance systems with:
- SCADA
- MES
- SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance module
• Implementing real-time production and maintenance dashboards for operational visibility.
Digital Maintenance Systems
• Lead the implementation and optimization of the SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
• Ensure integration between:
- SAP
- MES
- SCADA
- IoT sensors
- Machine data collection systems
• Develop AI-driven predictive maintenance programs using equipment performance data.
• Implement condition-based monitoring systems including vibration analysis, thermal monitoring, and advanced diagnostics.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Manage maintenance of all production and utility systems including:
• High-speed beverage filling and packaging lines
• Syrup preparation and beverage processing systems
• Conveyors and automated palletizing systems
• Industrial refrigeration and chillers
• Air compressors and utilities
• Electrical distribution systems
• PLC, SCADA, and automation infrastructure
• Water treatment and beverage processing equipment
Continuous Improvement
• Lead Six Sigma Black Belt improvement projects.
• Implement Total Quality Management (TQM) across maintenance processes.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve:
- Equipment performance
- Energy efficiency
- Maintenance cost structure
- Spare parts optimization
Maintenance Planning & Budgeting
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Optimize spare parts inventory and reliability planning.
• Manage CAPEX projects related to equipment upgrades and modernization.
• Support engineering projects including installation of new production lines.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team including:
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Automation engineers
- Instrumentation technicians
- HVAC and utilities specialists
- Maintenance planners
Responsibilities include:
• Developing technical capabilities within the team.
• Implementing structured maintenance training programs.
• Driving a culture of reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with:
- GMP
- HACCP
- FSSC 22000
- HSE regulations
• Ensure safe maintenance practices and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and food safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Industrial Engineering or related discipline
MBA or advanced management qualification preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 10 years of management-level experience in the carbonated soft drinks industry
• Experience in high-speed beverage manufacturing plants
• Experience working with international beverage companies or large bottling operations is highly desirable
Technical Skills
Strong experience in:
• High-speed beverage production lines
• Industrial automation systems
• SCADA systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance module
• Industrial IoT and digital manufacturing systems
• Predictive maintenance technologies
• Data-driven reliability engineering
Certifications (Highly Desirable)
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• TPM / Lean Manufacturing training
• Industry 4.0 or Digital Manufacturing certifications
Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong engineering leadership
• Strategic thinking and operational excellence
• Data-driven decision making
• Excellent team development capability
• Strong project and change management skills
What We Offer
• Opportunity to lead maintenance operations in one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the region
• Work in a high-speed, technologically advanced manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead Industry 4.0 transformation and AI-based maintenance initiatives
• Competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities
- If you are a highly experienced Maintenance Leader with expertise in beverage manufacturing, advanced automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies, we invite you to apply.