Plant Operations Head

About Coefficient Alliances & Ventures (Coefftalent)

Coefficient Alliances & Ventures (Coefftalent) is establishing a Joint Venture (JV) focused on advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing for the Oil & Gas upstream sector in Saudi Arabia. This facility will provide manufacturing, machining, repair, remanufacturing, and engineering solutions for the Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial, and Heavy Engineering sectors. The JV aims to support regional and global customers with reliable, high-quality products and services, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and IKTVA localization objectives.

Role Summary

The Plant Operations Head is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the manufacturing facility in Dammam, Eastern Region. This full-time role requires strategic leadership and hands-on operational management to achieve operational excellence across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HSE, and administrative functions. The Plant Operations Head will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction objectives are consistently met, leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations of the manufacturing facility, developing and executing operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all manufacturing, machining, assembly, testing, and support operations, ensuring optimum utilization of resources and driving improvements in productivity and capacity.
• Ensure full compliance with API, ISO, customer, and regulatory requirements, leading customer and certification audits.
• Manage procurement, planning, logistics, warehousing, and inventory activities to ensure material availability and optimize inventory levels.
• Ensure reliability and availability of manufacturing equipment and facilities through effective maintenance programs and asset management.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, monitor plant profitability, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, establish departmental objectives, and support employee training and development.
• Serve as the primary operational interface for customers and strategic stakeholders, participating in reviews and supporting business development.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives, implementing productivity enhancement projects and promoting data-driven decision making.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and statutory requirements, promoting a strong safety culture and leading risk management activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in plant operations leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve operational excellence across various functions including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and HSE.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices and quality standards (API, ISO).
• Proven track record in managing operational budgets and driving cost reduction.

Work Environment

This role is based in Dammam, Eastern Region, and operates on a full-time basis. The Plant Operations Head will work within a joint venture focused on advanced manufacturing for the Oil & Gas upstream sector, contributing to localization objectives and supporting energy customers.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.