General Manager

Job description / Role

• Directs all aspects of the 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 & safety, finance and compliance within assigned parameters.
• Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
• Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget.
• Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and finance.
• Oversee the cost-effective management of all outsourced services in consistence with budgeted levels of costs.
• Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture.
• Works to ensure that the facility’s financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and EBITDA targets.
• Works with the Plant Manager to ensure that the facility’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed.
• Provides information to various corporate personnel in a timely manner, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests.
• Frequently researches cost savings opportunities, leading and monitoring all progress in capturing savings opportunities.
• Oversees all employee management, while being a champion for safety at the facility.
• Enforces all company policies, including safety, production, quality, human resources, customer service and accounting policies.
• Monitors the facility’s equipment needs and ensures that the technical team is working to keep the company’s equipment and physical facility properly maintained.
• Understands the technical aspects of the facility’s manufacturing processes to provide support to departmental personnel.
• Constantly assesses the facility’s operational efficiencies and seeks out opportunities to improve processes in an economic manner.
• Implements, drives, and sustains key initiatives that support plant strategic goals.
• Drives standardization practices throughout the organization that align with other global locations.
• Ensures that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the engineering, manufacturing and service areas of the business.
• Assures that policies and documentation are current, and facility is compliant with customer audit requirements.
• Coach and develop staff to build high performing teams. Assigns stretch assignments to further train and enhance staff development.
• Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduce labor costs, and supports succession planning.
• Manage and maintain labor and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic goals.
• Oversees the hiring and training of facility personnel. Works with Human Resources to seek out ways to motivate and develop employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a native of a Middle Eastern Country with excellent capabilities in the Arabic language and has spent minimum 10 years working in Saudi Arabia and has spent a few years either studying or living in the United States.
• Must have received a bachelor’s degree, preferably from a US university in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. A business MBA would be desirable but not necessary.
• 20 years of progressive manufacturing experience of gas and oil equipment. Preferably currently having same role (GM) or Operations Manager in a manufacturing company OR with at least 15 years of increasing management responsibility in an engineering and manufacturing environment
• Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPI’s.
• Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven financial acumen.
• Experience in managing continuous improvement projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Possess working knowledge of JIT Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Proven record of team building capability.

About the Company

Zeeco Middle East is strategically located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is committed to engineering and manufacturing the world’s most reliable combustion and environmental solutions for industries such as refining, production, LNG, petrochemical, power, pharmaceutical, and biogas industries to customers across the region.

ZEECO low- and ultra-low NOx process burners, boiler burners and duct burners, elevated smokeless gas or liquid flaring systems, utility flares, flare stacks, and hazardous waste incinerators (or thermal oxidizers) are hard at work reducing emissions and improving overall efficiency throughout the Middle East.

We also offer unparalleled aftermarket service and support to ensure your plant is returned to service as quickly as possible should the unexpected arise. At Zeeco Middle East, we understand the local regulations, customs, and conditions and are adept at engineering specific combustion solutions for remote or challenging locations.