Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end business and manufacturing operations, with accountability for operational performance, profitability and sustainable growth.
• Oversee production, engineering, quality, supply chain, HSE and associated operational functions.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity utilization, productivity, quality and on-time project delivery.
• Take ownership of operating budgets, manufacturing overheads, costing and margin performance.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities from both an operational and financial perspective, ensuring projects are commercially viable and deliverable.
• Work closely with commercial teams on quotations, project feasibility, capacity commitments and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen profitability.
• Lead supply chain and procurement strategy, including critical materials, supplier relationships, inventory and working capital.
• Oversee capital investment and manufacturing capacity expansion initiatives.
• Establish appropriate KPIs, systems, processes and operating structures to support business growth.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations team while creating a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with Oil & Gas customers, EPC contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Support expansion into new markets, capabilities and complementary business lines.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 15–20 years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in senior manufacturing and business leadership positions.
• Strong background within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Direct experience within pipe manufacturing, pipe bending, pipe fabrication or related operations is highly preferred.
• Candidates from broader steel, metal or heavy industrial manufacturing environments may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing overheads, costing, margins and operational profitability.
• Demonstrable P&L responsibility and strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing complex, project-based or made-to-order manufacturing operations.
• Strong exposure to Oil & Gas clients and EPC contractors.
• Experience operating across GCC markets.
• Exposure to African and/or European markets would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline preferred.

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