Section Manager, Production LAB & GPS | EXA Ceramics

Requisition : 28066

Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA)

Job City: Riyadh

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar Building Systems

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems. .

• Ceramic wall and floor tiles
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements
• Office & home furniture and interior décor products

To lead and manage the Production Laboratory and Glaze Preparation sections by ensuring consistent quality, process efficiency, and production innovation through raw material testing, glaze formulation, process optimization, and team development to meet production targets and quality standards.

Laboratory Management

• Supervise lab activities including raw material analysis, chemical testing, and quality issue correction advice.
• Develop and implement testing protocols for new materials and formulations.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of lab equipment.

Glaze Preparation Management

• Manage glaze formulation, mixing, and application processes.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to develop new glaze effects and finishes.
• Monitor glaze performance during production and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure accurate documentation of glazing recipes and process parameters.

Production Monitoring, Adjustment & Follow-Up

• Monitor shade variation and take corrective action when deviations are identified.
• Obtain approval from the R&D Manager for product changes and adjustments before commercial production start-up.
• Communicate required information to related departments from body preparation to kiln regarding developed bodies, glazes, and pilot run production.
• Ensure specified parameters are communicated, included, and maintained in the concerned departments.
• Control pigments and raw materials related to glazes and regularly check related inventory.

Technology, Process Optimization & Innovation

• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Support trials and pilot runs for new products and processes.
• Control pigments and raw materials related to glazes and regularly check related inventory.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular reports on lab results, glaze performance, and production KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, formulations, and process changes.
• Participate in audits and contribute to quality assurance documentation.

HR Proficiency

• Ability to recruit, recognize and cultivate high performers and expose them in order to create a robust second line of management.
• Ability to recognize low performers and guide them to improve or release them.
• Ability to treat subordinates equally without any discrimination.
• Assessment criteria of subordinates is performance that leads to planned results.
• Ensure availability of delegation of authority matrix to have sufficient delegations as per company policy.

Responsibility

• Must take full responsibility for his operation as per the job description and the required deliverables from this position, taking into consideration the general company guidelines.
• Able to anticipate problems and make the necessary proactive steps to prevent them
• Ability to take necessary and proper timely decisions.

Delivery

• Deliver the required results in timely manner with required quality and cost.
• Making a Tangible Difference:
• Must make a…