Senior Specialist, Line Balancing

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain. We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Specialist, Line Balancing plays a critical role in unlocking operational value across Maaden's TechOps Full Potential program by improving productivity, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing operational efficiency. The role translates business objectives into measurable performance improvements through advanced analysis, capacity optimization, and operational excellence initiatives. ]

By applying line balancing methodologies and data-driven decision making, the role enables sustainable improvements in throughput, workforce effectiveness, and asset utilization. It contributes directly to Ma'aden's transformation agenda by helping operations achieve higher performance levels while maintaining safety, governance, and operational reliability.

What You Will Deliver Operational Excellence & Line Balancing

• Optimize operational workflows through effective line balancing, capacity planning, and resource utilization strategies.
• Improve productivity and throughput by identifying and addressing operational constraints and bottlenecks.
• Enhance workforce and equipment efficiency through data-driven allocation and utilization models.

Performance Analytics & Insights

• Deliver actionable operational insights that improve decision-making and performance outcomes.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that support value realization.
• Identify performance gaps and drive fact-based improvement initiatives through advanced analytics.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Accelerate Full Potential transformation initiatives that deliver measurable operational and business value.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Embed standard methodologies, best practices, and performance frameworks across operations.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Deliver operational improvement initiatives within agreed scope, timelines, and business objectives.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and implementation activities to maximize delivery success.
• Enable scalable and practical solutions aligned with operational requirements and long-term sustainability.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships across operations, maintenance, engineering, digital, and support functions.
• Align improvement initiatives with business priorities through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration that enables successful transformation outcomes.

Governance & Capability Building

• Ensure initiatives comply with safety, governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen organizational capability through knowledge sharing, methodology development, and training support.
• Establish robust documentation and reporting practices that support sustainability and continuous learning.

What Success Looks Like

• Operational productivity, throughput, and resource utilization demonstrate sustained improvement.
• Line balancing initiatives deliver measurable efficiency gains and performance enhancement.
• Transformation projects achieve targeted value realization and business outcomes.
• Operational decisions are supported by accurate, timely, and actionable performance insights.
• Continuous improvement methodologies are consistently adopted across relevant functions.
• Projects and initiatives maintain compliance with governance, safety, and risk requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in industrial, mining, technology, or innovation-focused environments.
• Experience delivering operational excellence, performance improvement, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in process optimization, capacity planning, and productivity improvement programs.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills That Matter Functional Expertise

• Line Balancing & Workforce Optimization
• Capacity Planning & Throughput Management
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Data Analytics & Performance Measurement
• Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies
• Industrial Operations & Workflow Optimization

Business & Delivery

• Project Management & Execution
• Performance Management
• Business Analysis & Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Value Realization & Benefits Tracking

People & Collaboration

• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Influencing Skills
• Facilitation & Workshop Leadership
• Knowledge Sharing & Capability Development
• Strategic Thinking

Benefits

1. Career Growth
2. Competitive Salaries
3. Comprehensive Package
4. Inclusive Work Environment
5. Work-Life Balance
6. Employee wellness