Head of Operations JIS📣 Job Ad

Role Overview

MM Management Consultant is seeking a Head of Operations JIS to lead manufacturing operations. This full-time position is based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a seasoned professional to oversee and optimize complex industrial processes within a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities and Scope

The Head of Operations JIS will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of manufacturing activities. This includes ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to industry standards across various production functions. The role involves direct oversight of significant operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Over 18 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with significant exposure to precision machining, fabrication, welding, and industrial manufacturing.
• Mandatory experience in API-certified manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas upstream manufacturing or remanufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing large CNC machining operations, preferably with more than 20 CNC machines.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, assembly, repair, or remanufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience in greenfield plant setup or major capacity expansion projects.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of more than 100 people.
• Exposure to the GCC / Saudi manufacturing ecosystem is an added advantage.

Operational Expertise and Leadership

• Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, procurement, supply chain, and stores management.
• Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other structured operational excellence systems.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role offers an opportunity to lead critical operations within a key industrial sector.