• Directs all aspects of business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, engineering, and customer service.
• Control of all operational aspects including; Revenue growth, profit, operations, engineering, manufacturing, quality, plant production development, health and safety, finance and compliance within established parameters.
• Prepare annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive performance of key results areas on production activities and monitor ongoing implementation.
• Optimally ensure that manufacturing units optimize standard efficiencies in terms of machine efficiency, material productivity, labor and overhead costs against budget.
• Implement a Factory Performance Tracking System that includes KPIs covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, workforce levels and finance.
• Oversee the cost effective management of all outsourcing services in line with budgeted cost levels.
• Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a strong performance-driven culture.
• Works to ensure that the entity’s financial goals, including monthly profitability and EBITDA goals, are met.
• Works with the Plant Manager to ensure that the facility’s operational activities and tactical procedures are implemented so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed.
• Provide timely information to various company employees, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests.
• Frequently looks for cost-saving opportunities, and leads and monitors all progress in capturing savings opportunities.
• Oversees the management of all employees, while being a safety advocate in the facility.
• Enforces all company policies, including safety, production, quality, human resources, customer service, and accounting policies.
• Monitors equipment needs in the facility and ensures that the technical team is working to properly maintain the company’s equipment and physical facilities.
• Understand the technical aspects of the facility’s manufacturing operations to provide support to departmental staff.
• Continuously assesses the operational efficiencies of the facility and looks for opportunities to improve operations in an economical manner.
• Implements, directs, and maintains key initiatives that support the plant’s strategic objectives.
• Leads standardization practices throughout the organization that are consistent with other global sites.
• Ensures that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the areas of engineering, manufacturing and business services.
• Ensuring that policies and documents are up-to-date, and that the facility is compatible with customer audit requirements.
• Train and develop employees to build high performance teams. Assigns extended assignments to further training and enhance employee development.
• Promotes cross training for workforce improvement, ensures job coverage, reduces labor costs, and supports succession planning.
• Manage and maintain employment and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic objectives.
• Oversees the recruitment and training of facility staff. Works with Human Resources to find ways to motivate and develop employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be a citizen of a Middle Eastern country with excellent Arabic language abilities, have spent at least 10 years working in Saudi Arabia and have spent a few years either studying or living in the United States.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably from an American university, in mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering. An MBA in Business Administration would be desirable but not necessary.
• 20 years of experience in the progressive manufacturing of oil and gas equipment. Currently preferably in the same role (GM) or Operations Manager in a manufacturing company or with at least 15 years of increased management responsibility in an engineering and manufacturing environment
• Strong operational experience with the ability to create and measure KPIs.
• Proven abilities in analysis, evaluation and problem solving, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven financial acumen.
• Experience in managing continuous improvement projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
• Possess practical knowledge of JIT lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Proven track record of team building ability.
Strategically located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ZECO Middle East is committed to engineering and manufacturing the world’s most reliable combustion and environmental solutions for industries such as refining, production, LNG, petrochemicals, power, pharmaceutical and biogas industries for clients around the world. District.
ZEECO Low and Ultra Low NOx Burners, Boiler Burners, Duct Burners, Smokeless High Gas or Fluid Burners Systems, Utility Flares, Flare Chimneys and Hazardous Waste Incinerators (or Thermal Oxidizers) work hard to reduce emissions and improve overall efficiency in all across the Middle East.
We also offer unparalleled after-sales service and support to ensure your factory is put back into service as quickly as possible should the unexpected arise. At ZECO Middle East, we understand local regulations, customs and conditions and are adept at engineering specific combustion solutions for remote or challenging sites.