:NOTE: Please only apply if you have relevant experience and skills required as per job description below.Job Summary.Looking for a Plant Manager with a degree in industrial engineering or equivalent from a recognized university. MBA or equivalent preferred. Proven experience managing a manufacturing production line. Product Line(s): Manufacturing
Work Location: United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Reports To: Reginal Manager of Operations
General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for logistics, operational, safety, and quality functions at the plant
• Run the plant within the agenda of an annual strategy, defined SOPs, HSEMS, QMS, and Company guidelines and policies.
• Ensure that business directions, policies, and strategies are understood and applied by all associates.
• Develop the weekly production schedule.
• Check and follow up on work orders to ensure the correct information has been listed, documented, and processed.
• Ensure the billing procedure has been completed properly.
• Make decisions on purchasing items and manage budgets.
• Plan, supervise and manage all assigned work unit activities through subordinates to ensure a cohesive unit.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement tactics to reduce costs and assure quality.
• Frequent checks to ensure the maintenance program is maintained per written instructions.
• Monitor and report progress on monthly basis.
• Work in tandem with another department.
• Assess, maintain and improve Company resources.
• Present the company and handle third party requirements when required and as per Company guidelines.

Education / Work Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience
• University Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or equivalent education from a recognized university
• MBA or business-related courses preferred.
• Proven work experience in an industrial environment or equivalent education
• Certificates in process improvement methodologies is a plus (e.g. lean/six sigma etc)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and digital tools is a plus.
• Excellent command in English Oral and Written, Arabic is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for numbers
• Politically savvy
• Ability to use Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Details Oriented
• Team Player
• At ease in taking decisions and leading people.
• Time management skills
• Culturally sensitive
• work well under pressure.
• Strong Work Ethics and inspires trust.
• Foresighted

Other Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and lead Employees.
• Teambuilding skills
• Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment.
• Capability to work under pressure.
• Proven creativity, innovation, and latitude

Working hours

• Flexible schedule (days and shifts) to cover all production activities.

National Oilwell Varco