Operations Manager

About Seraj Steel Industries

Seraj Steel Industries, located in Al Kharj Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. This full-time role focuses on overseeing and continuously enhancing the overall factory operations to drive efficiency and productivity.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will be responsible for integrating various departments, including Planning, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics, into a cohesive and coordinated operation. The primary objective is to improve operational flow, reduce waste, shorten lead times, and achieve maximum productivity while maintaining high quality standards. This role requires a systems-driven and hands-on approach to continuously challenge existing processes, identify constraints, and implement improvements across the factory as a complete system.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the factory.
• Ensure effective coordination among Planning, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics departments.
• Establish clear operational priorities and ensure all departments align with the production plan.
• Ensure effective use of the company's ERP system for planning, controlling, tracking, and reporting operations.
• Monitor the complete production flow from material requirement and purchasing through fabrication, finishing, and dispatch.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting production flow and delivery schedules.
• Continuously work to reduce manufacturing lead time.
• Identify and eliminate waste, waiting time, unnecessary movement, rework, and inefficient processes.
• Improve utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and factory space.
• Monitor operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and utilize data to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure production plans are realistic, properly communicated, and supported by necessary materials, manpower, drawings, machinery, and information.
• Collaborate with Production Management to enhance shopfloor productivity and workflow.
• Ensure operational decisions uphold required quality standards and project specifications.
• Establish clear processes, responsibilities, and accountability across departments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout factory operations.
• Develop corrective action and recovery plans for projects that fall behind schedule.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience of 5-10 years in Operations Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong preference for experience in structural steel fabrication, Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), heavy fabrication, or similar project-based manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production planning and manufacturing workflow.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, waste reduction, productivity improvement, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify bottlenecks and root causes of operational problems.
• Strong understanding of capacity, manpower utilization, machine utilization, and production flow.
• Excellent coordination and leadership skills across multiple departments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to build systems and processes rather than relying on constant manual follow-up.

Work Environment and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Kharj Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.