Job Title: Packing Specialist
Job Details
Department: Production Control
Function: Packing
Division: Operation
Job Location: Ras Al Khair, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Heavy Metal / Casting / Forging
Interview Mode: Online
Maximum Age: 40 years
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Working Hours: 8 hours per day, 6 days per week
Overtime: Applicable
Mobilization: Immediate
Language Requirement: Candidates must be able to understand and communicate in English
Joining Air Ticket: Provided by the company
Job Purpose
The Packing Specialist is responsible for overseeing packing operations for finished customer products in a heavy metal manufacturing environment. The role ensures that finished goods are efficiently and accurately packed, labelled, inspected, and prepared for shipment according to company standards and customer requirements.
The position also involves supervising packing personnel, managing packing material inventory, maintaining quality and safety standards, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of products to customers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production and Workflow Management
Create and maintain work instructions for packing personnel.
Plan and schedule packing operations to meet production deadlines and shipping schedules.
Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
Ensure adherence to production schedules and maintain consistent packing output.
2. Quality Control and Accuracy
Establish and maintain quality standards for packing processes and materials.
Conduct regular inspections to ensure proper packaging, labelling, and handling of finished goods.
Ensure packing accuracy to prevent order fulfilment errors.
Monitor compliance with company and customer packaging requirements.
3. Personnel Management
Supervise, train, and motivate packing shop personnel, including packers and material handlers.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for employee development.
Manage employee schedules, leave, and staffing requirements.
Ensure adequate manpower availability for daily packing operations.
4. Material Management and Inventory
Monitor and manage packing material inventory, including boxes, tape, labels, and protective packaging.
Arrange packing material procurement as required, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely availability.
Track material usage, minimize waste, and ensure proper storage and handling of materials.
5. Safety and Compliance
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures within the packing shop.
Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions to address potential hazards.
Provide safety training to packing personnel.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and productive working environment.
6. Process Improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to improve packing efficiency, quality, and safety.
Evaluate new packing technologies and equipment for potential adoption.
Follow industry best practices in packaging and shipping.
7. Communication and Reporting
Coordinate with production, shipping, and customer service departments.
Provide regular updates on packing shop performance to management.
Maintain accurate records of packing activities and material usage.
Prepare reports on packaging metrics and operational performance.
8. Cost Control
Identify opportunities to reduce costs associated with packing materials and processes.
Monitor departmental expenditures and ensure cost-effective operations.
Job Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in a packing or warehouse environment.
At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
Mandatory: Experience in packing operations within the heavy metal industry.
Strong knowledge of packing operations, inventory management, quality control, and workplace safety.
Experience supervising packing personnel and managing operational workflows.
Ability to meet production schedules, quality standards, and dispatch deadlines.
Good communication, coordination, documentation, and reporting skills.
Ability to understand and communicate in English.
Diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Logistics or Supply Chain Management, is an advantage.
Must be available for immediate mobilization.
Maximum age: 40 years.
Contract and Benefits
Contract Duration: 2 years.
Working Schedule: 8 hours per day, 6 days per week.
Overtime: Applicable.
Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave upon completion of 11 months of service.
Annual Leave Travel Benefit: Air ticket or applicable ticket allowance as per company policy.
Joining Air Ticket: Provided by the company.
Interview Process
Online interview.