GENERAL MANAGER – OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Prime Strategy Consultants; Ajman; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Strategy Consultants is seeking a seasoned GM/Operations Leader to steer overall business performance in a heavy industrial context. The role requires building scalable structures, SOPs and KPIs across production, engineering, fabrication and workshop operations.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in industrial manufacturing, proven commercial leadership, and strong UAE/GCC experience to drive growth, productivity and profitability while developing a robust second line of management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial, manufacturing or fabrication environments.
• Proven GM/Operations or Factory management experience.
• Strong exposure to machining and fabrication operations.
• Track record in business development and commercial leadership.
• Experience building systems, teams, processes and accountability.
• Strong UAE/GCC industrial market experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business and operational performance.
• Strengthen organizational structure, systems, SOPs and KPIs.
• Oversee Production, Engineering, Fabrication and Workshop operations.
• Drive sales growth, new customer acquisition and key accounts.
• Improve productivity, delivery performance and profitability.
• Build and develop a strong second line of management.
• Reduce operational bottlenecks, wastage and inefficiencies.

Skills

Industrial leadership

Manufacturing management

GM/Operations leadership

Business development

Systems & processes

UAE/GCC experience

Job description

The Mandate:

• Lead overall business and operational performance
• Strengthen organizational structure, systems, SOPs and KPIs
• Oversee Production, Engineering, Fabrication and Workshop operations
• Drive sales growth, new customer acquisition and key accounts
• Improve productivity, delivery performance and profitability
• Build and develop a strong second line of management
• Reduce operational bottlenecks, wastage and inefficiencies

Ideal Candidate:

• 15+ years in industrial/manufacturing/fabrication environments
• Previous GM / Operations Manager / Factory Manager experience
• Strong exposure to machining and fabrication operations
• Proven business development and commercial leadership capabilities
• Experience building systems, teams, processes and accountability
• Strong UAE/GCC industrial experience preferred

We are particularly interested in leaders who can build a scalable business rather than simply manage daily operations.