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Automotive Chemical Manager

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Jeddah, KSA
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Automotive Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Salary Range: SAR 9,000 – 12,000 + Benefits

We are currently supporting a leading industrial manufacturing organization in

Jeddah Saudi Arabia

in the appointment of a

Automotive Chemical Manufacturing

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the complete technical, manufacturing, and production operations of an automotive and specialty chemicals facility.

The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing, formulation development, batch production processes, quality systems, and factory operations, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence.

Relocation to KSA is required.

Target Industry Experience

  • Candidates must have experience in automotive chemicals or closely related chemical manufacturing industries, including:
  • Automotive chemicals and car care products
  • Lubricants, oils, greases, and additives
  • Coolants and AdBlue (DEF) production
  • Industrial and specialty chemicals
  • Paints, coatings, and resins
  • Detergents and chemical blending manufacturing
  • Industrial cleaning chemicals

Core Functional Areas

  • Automotive chemical formulation and product development
  • Batch manufacturing, blending, mixing, filling, and packaging operations
  • Production planning and manufacturing management
  • QA/QC systems, laboratory testing, and quality compliance
  • Factory troubleshooting and process optimization
  • Cost reduction and manufacturing performance improvement
  • New product development and innovation
  • Technical leadership of production and cross-functional teams
  • Operational reporting, coordination, and team management

Product Exposure Required

  • Car care products (shampoo, polish, interior care, tire shine)
  • Coolants and radiator fluids
  • AdBlue / DEF solutions
  • Degreasers and industrial cleaners
  • Lubricants and additives

Candidate Requirements

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Petrochemicals, or a related technical discipline
  • Strong experience in automotive chemicals or related chemical manufacturing is essential
  • Hands-on leadership experience within a chemical manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong understanding of batch production, blending, filling, packaging, and plant operations
  • Exposure to QA/QC systems and quality compliance is highly desirable
  • Excellent leadership, coordination, communication, and reporting skills
  • Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred
  • 5–10 years of relevant industry experience preferred

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