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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationAl-Kharj
Join our team as an Operations Manager at Tristar Group!

As a leader in the transportation of industrial gases, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and reliability of our operations in Saudi Arabia. This position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

Role Purpose:
Lead and scale TriStar’s Road Transport business, particularly in industrial gases transportation operations in KSA, ensuring best-in-class safety, compliance, service reliability, and cost discipline while building strong customer confidence and technical as well as operational depth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own end-to-end gas transportation operations (LIN/LOX/LAR/LCO2 and related gas logistics), including planning, dispatch, fleet utilization, and delivery execution.
  • Drive HSE leadership: zero-tolerance compliance, toolbox talks, audits, incident prevention, corrective actions, and contractor discipline.
  • Manage and develop operations teams: supervisors, journey coordinators, drivers, subcontractors; set cadence, KPIs, and accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with KSA regulatory and customer standards (site rules, permits, inspections, vehicle readiness, driver behaviour, fire equipment validity, etc.).
  • Improve productivity and service metrics: OTIF, turnaround time, asset uptime, utilization, and cost per trip.
  • Interface directly with customers’ operations/HSE teams; handle escalations and close root causes fast.
  • Build operational governance: daily/weekly dashboards, SOP adherence, training, and documentation discipline.
  • Support growth: operational readiness for additional gas volumes and new customer onboarding without compromising safety.

Desired Candidate Profile:
  • 15–20 years overall experience with strong industrial gas transportation/logistics exposure.
  • Proven track record managing large driver/operator teams and subcontractor fleets in high-compliance environments.
  • Strong HSE mindset and execution discipline; able to enforce standards firmly and fairly.
  • Saudi background (hands-on operational experience in KSA preferred).
  • Strong planning, Truck Utilisation, Per Truck Revenue knowledge, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Comfortable with 24/7 operations and escalation ownership.
  • Exposure to major industrial customers and strict gate/permit processes.
  • Experience managing multi-site operations (Jubail/Yanbu/Eastern Province) with the ability to travel as necessary.

Requirements

  • Requires 2-5 Years experience

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