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Shift Engineer; Shift Leader Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Careers International
Position: Shift Engineer (Shift Leader)
Posted On 06/22/2026
Job Information
Job Opening Status In-progress
Production & Manufacturing
City Riyadh
State/Province Ar Riyad
11564
Job Description Basic Function
Supervise the company’s paper production operations to meet budgeted targets for volume, quality, and cost. Coordinates production of paper.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reviews production log in order to allocate tasks and provide work direction to subordinate shift members to ensure agreed production line targets are met
- Participates as a member of the team in the operation for a complete production line in an allocated plant area to ensure continuous and efficient operations and the meeting of line production targets
- Monitors system performance and manipulates calibrations and settings to ensure optimization of line stages, efficient throughput, and minimal waste
- Troubleshoots the more non-routine defects detected during the process through recalibration of settings in order to keep production down time to a minimum; escalates the more serious malfunctions to Maintenance and Quality Control
- Undertakes minor maintenance activities in order to optimize operating efficiency and prolong asset life and value
- Prepares for scheduled shutdown and supervises his team and the planning during unscheduled shutdown on cooperation with his superiors
- Acts as a point of technical reference for subordinate shift members to assist in higher level troubleshooting and pass on expertise as part of on-the-job training
- Interfaces with Maintenance, Stores, Quality, and other production units for materials supply and coordination of activities
- Leads shift hand-over/take-over meetings to provide/receive real-time information on operating conditions and potential problems
- Logs operating parameters to ensure operations are within normal limits and that all irregularities are reported to immediate supervisor for advice and/or solution
- To full fill all Jumbo Roles that produced in his shift on ERP – Production Module
- Ensures availability of raw materials against the production plan in order that shortages do not interrupt production
- Ensures that the workplace is kept in a clean state and that all work is carried out in full compliance with approved occupational, health and safety procedures
- Ensures shift team members are well presented, taking pride in the company uniform and observing personal hygiene standards and behaviours that enhance the company image
Requirements Min. Education & Skills Required
- Preferably Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of experience in the paper industry
- Good knowledge of English (Basic Level) is required
- First level supervisory potential
- Strong knowledge and understanding of equipment and process in own area
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Title: Shift Engineer; Shift Leader
Company: Careers International
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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