COO (Metallurgy / strategic development / operations) – Middle East

gatesourcehrus; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior executive package to discuss.

Job summary

GatesourceHRUS partners with a rapidly growing international industrial and mining conglomerate to appoint a COO – Metallurgy Division. Based across continents, you will drive operational excellence, oversee multi-site plants, and lead strategic acquisitions, with a focus on safety, sustainability, profitability, and growth.

You will build and mentor a global team, implement KPI frameworks, and collaborate with finance, logistics and corporate development to expand the group’s metallurgical

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior operational roles in metallurgy, mining or heavy industry.
• Experience leading multi-site, multi-country operations across continents.
• Strong strategic, financial and operational acumen.
• Willingness to travel extensively internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide global operational leadership across metallurgical plants with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Lead strategic planning, KPI deployment, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive growth initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and international project execution.
• Forge partnerships with stakeholders to expand market presence and supply chain integration.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing global operations and business development team.
• Collaborate with finance, logistics and corporate development for value creation.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural team management

Education

MBA preferred

Metallurgical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing international industrial and mining conglomerate with a diverse portfolio in metals, mining, and renewable energy. The metallurgy division operates multiple plants worldwide, producing high-demand commodities including base metals. They are seeking a dynamic, business-oriented COO to lead operational excellence, business development, and strategic acquisitions across continents. Based in the Middle-East region, the COO – Metallurgy Division will oversee all operational aspects of multiple metallurgical plants globally, ensuring efficiency, safety, sustainability, and profitability. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, focusing on growth initiatives, acquisitions, and business development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage all metallurgical plants across continents, ensuring optimal operational performance, cost efficiency, and safety compliance.
• Implement and monitor operational KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards across all operations.
• Optimize production processes, energy utilization, and resource allocation to maximize profitability.
• Business Development & Strategy: Lead strategic planning for the metallurgy division in alignment with the Group’s growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities, joint ventures, and acquisitions in the metals and mining sectors.
• Foster partnerships with global stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to expand market presence.
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen supply chain and vertically integrated operations.
• Leadership & Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global operations and business development team.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation across all plants and regions.
• Collaborate closely with other divisions, including finance, logistics, and corporate development.

Requirements

• Proven experience (15+ years) in senior operational roles within metallurgy, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong track record in business development, mergers, acquisitions, and international project execution.
• Experience managing multi-site, multi-country operations across continents.
• Excellent strategic, financial, and operational acumen.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining, Industrial Engineering, and MBA preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively internationally.

Key Competencies

• Global operational leadership
• Business growth and acquisition expertise
• Cross-cultural team management
• Operational excellence and process optimization
• Strategic thinking and execution

Benefits

• Senior executive package to discuss.