• To manage and develop the Bahrain operations function including overall management and health and safety monitoring within the yard, debt management and account settlements, and the processing, processing and maintenance of equipment for rental and sale. Transportation and provision of facilities and services to Bahrain Business Company.
• Maintain ultimate awareness and proactive personal responsibility for implementing RMDK’s plans, policies and procedures to ensure quality, health and safety.
• Manage and coordinate the fleet and inventory.
• Monitor fleet and inventory and complete stock checks as required.
• Maintaining operating standards within the branch jointly with the General Manager of Bahrain and the General Manager of the Division.
• Coordinating, jointly with the Bahrain Credit Controller, debt management and account settlements for the Bahrain Business Company.
• Maintenance and security of facilities.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Arrangements for transportation and distribution.
• Manage operations and monthly reports in terms of property management, health and safety, hourly paid activities, security and facilities.
• Recruit, train, motivate, train and discipline business supervisory staff and all contracted hourly employees.
• Resolve disputes for all operational matters.
• Negotiate all matters relating to hourly wages, eg incentive payment scheme, industrial relations matters within the Bahrain facility.
• Implement safe work practices within the meaning of current legislation and in accordance with internal best practice guidelines to ensure that the highest possible standards are achieved and/or maintained.
• Initiate business planning improvements, new facilities or equipment, and new ways of working.
• Effective recruitment, health and safety of work staff and hourly workers.
• Ensure achievement of branch objectives in all internal/external audits
• The quality, quantity and consistency of the repairs and renovations being carried out in the area.
• Staff training, motivation/on-the-job training and mentoring to develop an effective team.
• To minimize variable staffing costs for overtime in conjunction with appropriate operating and management heads.
• In conjunction with the appropriate Heads of Operations and Management, identify the training needs of operational staff and provide opportunity for all staff to expand their skills and allow for effective delegation.
• Part of this development is to increase the general commercial awareness of the branch staff and to ensure continuous improvement at the branch level.
• Prepares and delivers orders & returns operations within reasonably time constraints requested by the sales team.
• Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on fleet, inventory and/or quality levels to support the business.
• Prepare monthly reports on progress, quality of performance and quantity of work by the operations team.
• Monitoring and reporting on activity levels and suggesting improvements to the operations function &/or to the facility to enhance operational efficiency.
• Be aware of and adhere to the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge and experience:
• Previous administrative / supervisory role in the arena
• Relevant industry experience
• Regional experience
• Proven knowledge of mold and forging systems
• Credit Management
• Budget Management
• DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Skills and Personal Traits:
• Strong motivation and commitment to success.
• Well organized and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to work within, manage and get the best out of a team of individuals.
• Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality.
• High sense of personal integrity.
• Proficient in IT skills including MS Office.
• Influential and assertive, able to communicate points of view with conviction and not give way to pressure from others.
• Enthusiasm and dynamism, which enhances the sense of direction and purpose for the team.
• Sensitive to the needs of individuals with an innate sense of fairness.
Key competencies:
• Leadership – motivates others and enables them to reach organizational goals
• Planning and Organizing – Organizing and scheduling events, activities and resources. Monitors schedules and plans
Persuasion – Influencing and persuading others in a way that leads to acceptance, agreement, or behavior change
• Knowledge Specialist – Understands the technical or professional aspects of the business and constantly maintains technical knowledge
• Problem Solving and Analysis – Analyzes problems and breaks them down into their components. Makes systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, fluently and in a persuasive manner to individuals and groups.
• Written Communication – writes in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language.
• Commercial Awareness – Understands and applies business and financial principles. Perspectives in terms of costs, profits, markets and value added
• Directing Action – Demonstrates willingness to make decisions, take initiative, and initiate action.
• Strategic – demonstrates a broad view of issues, events, and activities and a visualization of their longer-term or broader implications
• Personal sensitivity – interacts with others in a sensitive and effective manner.
• Flexibility – maintains effective work behavior in the face of setbacks or pressures
From humble beginnings in the early 1970s, when RMD first began exporting its products to the Middle East, the company has continued to expand its presence, enhancing its service offerings throughout the Middle East region. Today, this makes us one of the leading players in the formwork market in the region.
Having opened a branch in the late 1970s in Iraq, the company expanded its focus to include Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt. Today, RMD Kwikform operates through 11 locations in the region.
RMDK’s philosophy is to provide “added value” to its customers. We are involved at every stage of the project, consulting with our clients in order to fully understand their requirements, develop custom design solutions, assist with planning and implementation, and provide a customized site technical service to support the project. By combining design and engineering expertise with world-leading systems and unparalleled levels of service, RMD Kwikform has become a leader in the formwork and counterfeit market.