Senior Technical Manager – Automotive Chemicals
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About the Role
Talents Hub seeks a Senior Technical Manager to lead technical, production, formulation, and quality operations for an Automotive Chemicals Manufacturing Division in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Lead complete technical operations of automotive chemical manufacturing plant
- Develop and improve automotive chemical formulations
- Manage blending systems, production operations, and batch manufacturing
- Ensure product consistency, quality standards, and operational efficiency
- Lead factory troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives
- Manage laboratory, QA/QC, and product testing systems
- Ensure compliance with SASO, ISO, and GCC standards
- Support management with technical reports and performance analysis
- Coordinate with procurement for raw material evaluation and approvals
- Support sales and commercial teams with technical expertise
- Drive innovation and new product development
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering / Industrial Chemistry / Petrochemicals
- Master Degree preferred
- Minimum 5–10 years relevant GCC/KSA experience
- Strong exposure to automotive chemicals manufacturing industry
- Factory operations and production management experience mandatory
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Executive Position Summary
- We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Senior Technical Manager to lead the complete technical, production, formulation, and quality operations of an Automotive Chemicals Manufacturing Division in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Target Industry Background
- Automotive Chemicals Manufacturing
- Lubricants & Additives Manufacturing
- Car Care Products Manufacturing
- Industrial Chemicals Manufacturing
- Coolants & AdBlue Production
- Industrial Cleaning Chemicals
Core Competency Framework
- Hands on expertise in automotive chemical formulations
- Experience managing production operations including batch manufacturing, blending, mixing, and overall factory operations
- Solid knowledge of quality systems including QA/QC procedures, stability testing, and compliance management
- Strong factory troubleshooting skills
- Experience in cost optimization
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Passion for innovation
Target Product Experience
- Car Shampoo
- Tire Shine & Polish
- Dashboard & Interior Care Products
- Coolants & Radiator Fluids
- AdBlue / DEF Products
- Degreasers
- Industrial Cleaning Chemicals
- Automotive Cleaning Chemicals
- Lubricants & Additives
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complete technical operations of automotive chemical manufacturing plant
- Develop and improve automotive chemical formulations
- Manage blending systems, production operations, and batch manufacturing
- Ensure product consistency, quality standards, and operational efficiency
- Lead factory troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives
- Manage laboratory, QA/QC, and product testing systems
- Ensure compliance with SASO, ISO, and GCC standards
- Support management with technical reports and performance analysis
- Coordinate with procurement for raw material evaluation and approvals
- Support sales and commercial teams with technical expertise
- Drive innovation and new product development
Education & Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering / Industrial Chemistry / Petrochemicals
- Master Degree preferred
- Minimum 5–10 years relevant GCC/KSA experience
- Strong exposure to automotive chemicals manufacturing industry
- Factory operations and production management experience mandatory
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