Job Purpose
Lead and guide the development and execution of operational strategies across Production, Quality Management, HSE, Sustainability, Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics, and Maintenance functions to ensure a high-performing, motivated, and technically skilled workforce. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across factories and supply chain infrastructure to meet business needs and enhance Customer service experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety Leadership: Attain annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management, as well as the ability to convey and enforce safety rules and procedures; ensure that the client's EHS guidelines and standards are always met
- Operational Leadership: Direct and support company operations to maintain a best-in-class workforce, fostering motivation and development of both technical and social competencies
- Factory, Maintenance & Supply Chain Management: Oversee performance, development, and continuous improvement of factories, maintenance systems, and supply chain infrastructure to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient delivery of goods and services; oversee the maintenance of the site by working with the landlord
- Efficiency & Effectiveness Optimization: Ensure operations deliver market-fit products at optimal efficiency and effectiveness across the country, minimizing downtime and maximizing asset utilization; analyse data to identify optimization projects in processes
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Define and monitor KPIs using appropriate controlling tools; report operational metrics to higher management and develop monetary, quality, and structural targets
- Strategic Change Management: Identify, adopt, and implement strategic, tactical, and operational changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, including site expansions and infrastructure development
- Local & Regional Collaboration: Facilitate and support operations activities at country and regional levels, contributing to Corporate Strategic Operations and Operations Leadership Teams; implement and drive the sales and operational planning process; coordinate with R&D and other expert teams
- Capital Investment Strategy: Represent the company in regional operations and develop capital investment strategies aligned with Group objectives, including maintenance and asset renewal planning
- Stakeholder Engagement & Planning: Collaborate with business units to analyse current and future needs, developing short- and long-term strategies for goods, services, and operational capabilities
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Chemical Engineering or related engineering field
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in Operations and Manufacturing
- Languages: English, Arabic & Kurdish
- Proven knowledge of product quality demands of manufacturers; problem-solving, error-proofing, and mentoring
- Demonstrated ability to push forward the necessary strategies and programs to increase quality, productivity, and customer service
- Ability to map processes and identify non-value-added activities to streamline activities
- Strong interpersonal skills reflecting leadership, sensitivity, and the demonstrated desire and ability to foster teamwork, focusing on positive cooperative communication within and between departments
- Strong leader who manages consistently when applying rules, policies, and procedures; leads from a strong position and nurtures a culture of listening and respect for all
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.