Factory Manager – Valves

Job description / Role

Responsible for all Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Distribution operations as well as manufacturing support functions: Engineering, Planning and Maintenance.

• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Initiative plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will
exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Lincoln’s strategic initiatives.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
• Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving.
• Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes. Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Assure that collective bargaining agreements are effectively administered and that employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action.
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.

Requirements

Requirements:

Minimum 12 years experience in Valve manufacturing/production environment.

Must have a strong technical background/Knowledge of Valves for Oil and Gas sector

Engineering Degree

Previous Saudi experience preferred.

About the Company

Networkers is a global recruitment consultancy helping unite job-seekers and hiring companies across the technology industry. Since Networkers was established in 2000, the business has grown considerably and we have consistently proven our ability to connect the right people with the right roles in the right businesses around the world. What makes us unique is our ability to offer a local service on a global scale. From our 14 offices spanning across four continents, we are able to recruit in more than 130 countries.