Production manager

Production Manager – Aircraft Hangar Door Manufacturing - Saudi Arabia

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the manufacture and delivery of large-scale aircraft hangar door systems .

Job Location is in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

This is a specialist role for someone with strong experience in steel fabrication, and production management , ideally within aircraft hangar doors, industrial door systems or large engineered metal structures.

Key responsibilities

Manage the complete production process for aircraft hangar door systems. Plan workshop capacity, labour, materials and production schedules. Oversee steel fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing and quality inspections. Ensure manufacturing is completed in line with approved drawings, specifications and project deadlines. Coordinate closely with design, engineering, procurement, quality and site-installation teams. Review fabrication drawings, bills of materials and production requirements. Monitor productivity, manufacturing costs, material usage and workshop performance. Identify production risks, bottlenecks and technical issues, implementing effective solutions. Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards. Manage supervisors, fabricators, welders and assembly teams. Support testing, pre-assembly, packing and preparation for site installation. Drive continuous improvement across production methods, workflow and quality.

Required experience

Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Fabrication Manager. Direct experience with aircraft hangar doors is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of heavy steel or metal fabrication. Experience manufacturing large sliding, folding, telescopic, vertical-lift or motorised door systems. Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings. Strong understanding of welding, assembly, tolerances and quality control. Experience managing workshop teams, production schedules and material requirements. Strong coordination skills across engineering, procurement and installation functions. Excellent leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.

Highly desirable

Experience with airport, aviation or aircraft maintenance hangar projects. Knowledge of door-drive systems, motors, controls and automation. Experience with structural steel, large-span moving structures or specialist industrial doors. Familiarity with Auto CAD, Solid Works, Inventor, Tekla or ERP/MRP production systems. Experience working on international projects.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the production function within a specialist engineering environment and contribute to the successful delivery of complex aircraft hangar door projects.

To apply, please send your CV or message me directly for a confidential discussion.

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