Director - Rolling Mill

Credo Talent Solutions; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 551.000 - 771.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Credo Talent Solutions is seeking a Director to lead Rolling Mill 5 operations for a leading UAE steel manufacturer in Abu Dhabi. You will own production, maintenance and material handling end-to-end, ensure smooth plant operation and deliver the mill’s business plan.

The role requires 10–15 years in manufacturing and steel, at least 5 years in a senior managerial position and 5 years in rolling mills, plus fluent English (Arabic preferred).

Formación

• University degree in Engineering
• 10–15 years in manufacturing and management within the steel industry
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial position in steel manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years in rolling mills (long products)
• Proven track record of journal publications or patents in a technological field
• Fluent English; Arabic preferred

Responsabilidades

• Develop, secure approval for and implement the annual operating plan, policies and procedures for the rolling mill
• Build long-term strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and productivity, aligned with company objectives
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies and processes that improve mill performance and product quality
• Advise all levels of the business on rolling mill matters
• Lead production, maintenance and support teams – set objectives, manage performance, coach and develop staff
• Define the optimum organisation structure for the mill
• Recruit, train, appraise and develop plant employees and supervisors
• Direct resource planning and allocation; oversee processes, controls and work instructions across the mill
• Personally resolve critical technical and production issues to minimise downtime
• Lead technical development of plant equipment and processes
• Maintain a robust quality management system and product quality control, including nuclear-grade quality assurance (NQA) compliance
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and external agencies
• Implement a systematic maintenance approach that maximises plant availability
• Establish systems capturing maintenance cost per equipment to drive predictive and preventive maintenance
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets; identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Recommend the mill's capital expenditure plan and lead ongoing asset condition and compliance reviews
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance across employees and contractors

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Arabic preferred

Educación

University degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Our client, a leading integrated steel manufacturer in the UAE, is seeking a Director to lead its Rolling Mill 5 operation. You will own production, maintenance and material handling end-to-end, ensure smooth plant operation, and make sure the mill has the talent, processes and technology to deliver its business plan.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Develop, secure approval for and implement the annual operating plan, policies and procedures for the rolling mill
• Build long-term strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and productivity, aligned with company objectives
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies and processes that improve mill performance and product quality
• Advise all levels of the business on rolling mill matters

Leadership & Organisation

• Lead production, maintenance and support teams – set objectives, manage performance, coach and develop staff
• Define the optimum organisation structure for the mill
• Recruit, train, appraise and develop plant employees and supervisors

Operations

• Direct resource planning and allocation; oversee processes, controls and work instructions across the mill
• Personally resolve critical technical and production issues to minimise downtime
• Lead technical development of plant equipment and processes
• Maintain a robust quality management system and product quality control, including nuclear-grade quality assurance (NQA) compliance
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and external agencies

Maintenance

• Implement a systematic maintenance approach that maximises plant availability
• Establish systems capturing maintenance cost per equipment to drive predictive and preventive maintenance

Budget & Capital Planning

• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets; identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Recommend the mill's capital expenditure plan and lead ongoing asset condition and compliance reviews

HSE

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance across employees and contractors

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering
• 10–15 years in manufacturing and management within the steel industry
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial position in steel manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years in rolling mills (long products)
• Proven track record of journal publications or patents in a technological field
• Fluent English; Arabic preferred