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Ref: OP514-01
Job description / Role
Excellent Salary + Generous Benefits Package
This is an opportunity to lead one of the Middle Easts most professional Precast companies. Based in Bahrain, one of the more relaxed G.C.C. States, this long established, British managed company offers an extensive product range which includes Architectural Cladding, Boundary Walls, Precast Framed Buildings, G.R.C., Bridge Beams, Hollowcore, Pressed Products and Civil Engineering Elements.
The role encompasses all aspects of managing a substantial and growing Precast business, in a dynamic business environment.
Commercial Management
Full profit responsibility for the precast business as a whole
In conjunction with the Sales Manager act as the senior Company representative for customers
Develop relationships with customers, consultants and Ministry officials
In conjunction with the General Manager, set the minimum selling price for standard products and agree the costing method for general precast items
Identify new opportunities
Contract Management
Ensure the effective management of contracts from securing the order, agreeing payment & contractual terms, variations, valuations and monthly invoicing and final collection
Precast Design Input
Assist the precast management team in providing precast solutions to customers including recommendations on precast element design, unit sizes and fixing details
Business Development
Identify new opportunities; including new products and production processes
Develop marketing and sales literature
Production Management
Support the Precast Operations Manager in the day-to-day supervision of precast production; including mould fabrication, carpentry shop, steel fixing, casting, stripping, storage, loading, press production and stressing
Setting the standard for product quality including provision of advice and guidance
Ensuring that there are systems in place to control production planning and scheduling
Plant and Equipment
Maximise the production capabilities of the hollowcore factory and precast yard
Analysis of plant and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement and implementing at reasonable cost
Regular review of plant and equipment to identify items for overhaul / replacement
Ensure the company operates at the lowest practicable production cost
Requirements
Preferably you will be a civil or structural engineer and possess strong leadership ability. Experience of design, production and erection from within the Precast industry is a distinct advantage; however, candidates with significant exposure to precast from within the construction industry will also be considered.
The package is designed to attract the best. It includes a robust salary, good standard furnished housing with services, company car, generous leave and family status.
About the Company
Delmon Readymix was established in 1973 by the late Abdulla Ahmed Nass as Bahrain's first producer of concrete. As the leading Readymix company in the Kingdom, Delmon has played a major role in the construction of modern Bahrain.
Throughout the 1980's, 1990's and early 2000's the business benefited from partnerships with first Tarmac, then Redland and later technical support from Lafarge International, all leading European based international building material companies. As such the company gained from the latest product and equipment technology available from some of the largest building material suppliers in the world.
The mission of the Company is to be the leading readymix concrete supplier of choice in Bahrain for quality, service and safety, through:
Delivering consistent high quality products, professional technical advice and engineered solutions.
Building long term relationships by partnering with customers, consulting engineers, architects and developers.
Striving for zero incidents / accidents through caring for the health & safety of all our employees, customers and the public.
Operating from sites at Salmabad and Hidd, the total achievable output of the Company's nine concrete plants is 800 cubic metres of concrete per hour.