Head – Digital Manufacturing, Capital Projects & SCM-IBP

RAK Ceramics; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RAK Ceramics, a leader in ceramics production, seeks a strategic IT-Digital transformation leader. This global role involves developing innovative strategies for manufacturing automation and projects, fostering collaboration, and delivering significant digital transformation across various facilities worldwide. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in IT systems and project management.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in IT-Digital systems implementation.
• Experience with senior-level executives.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT-Digital transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Implement digital technologies in manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with global teams on project delivery.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP PP

Primavera/MS Project

IBP (S&OP)

Quality Management systems

Predictive Maintenance technologies

Job description

Who We Are

We help to create icons. We help to build marvels. Our products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world.

RAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics brands globally, specializing in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, we serve clients in over 150 countries through operational hubs in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North & South America, and Australia.

With over 12,000 employees from 40+ nationalities, we are a truly global and diverse organization. RAK Ceramics is publicly listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

The Role

RAK Ceramics group is into capital-intensive industries that require plant automation, right from Capital Projects to Operations & Maintenance lifecycle. This position will support the “Capital projects, Manufacturing Operations & Maintenance, and Supply Chain Management functions” in creating IT-Digital vision, strategy, and roadmap, and driving projects in these areas.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop strategy and roadmap for IT-Digital Transformation Programs in Capital projects-to-O&M function for various RAK Ceramic businesses
• KRA: Functionally approved Vision-2030 and 3-year rolling plan/roadmap
• Identification, implementation, and adoption of projects using the latest IT-Digital technologies
• Infuse innovation in Capital projects-to-O&M processes (using IT-Digital solutions) with an objective to improve plants’ productivity and reduce cost base
• Enable digital handover from capital projects –> to –> plant operations
• Inbound to Outbound logistics
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX budget for IT-Digital projects related to Digital EPC and Smart Manufacturing
• Optimally utilize the ecosystem of Technology partners (large consulting companies, technology consultants, start-ups, and universities) for the benefit of the RAK Ceramics group
• Plan and execute learning & development programs for Capital projects, O&M, SCM, and IT-Digital teams, for digital upskilling across the RAK Ceramics group
• Be an evangelist and thought leader in IT-Digital for Industry 5.0 concepts and promote RAK Ceramics’ brand equity internally and externally
• Participate in relevant industry events and author articles/white papers
• It is a Global Role and hence it will be essential for the candidate to travel extensively (50-60%) to various RAK Ceramics’ factory locations and be flexible in working hours to cater to multiple time zones
• Collaborative functioning with Stakeholders:
• IT-Digital teams in various countries and businesses
• Capital projects, Manufacturing Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Safety, and Quality teams in various countries and businesses
• Raw material procurement, inbound logistics, outbound logistics, warehouse/stockyard management, and logistics teams in various countries and businesses

What We Are Looking For

Some of the key competencies required for the role include:

Functional

• 3Cs: Competence | Collaboration | Communication
• 20+ Years of relevant work experience in the implementation of IT-Digital systems in Capital projects and/or manufacturing operations function, at least some of the following:
• SAP PP or PP-PI modules, Primavera/MS Project, Plant Data & Analytics, Historian (like OSI PI), etc.
• IBP (S&OP), Transportation Management system
• L2-L3 plant automation systems
• Quality Management and LIMS solutions like Yokogawa, Labvantage, etc.
• Safety applications, dashboards, worker track-and-trace using RFID tags, etc.
• Digital Twins and projects like Predictive Maintenance, Predictive Quality, etc.
• Proven experience of working with senior-level executives like CXOs and HODs
• Ability to explain IT-Digital concepts to leaders in business language, as well as business concepts to Technical team members
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand, link, and translate long-range vision and develop a roadmap
• Bachelor’s Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Ceramics or Electrical & Instrumentation or Mechanical or Chemical, etc.
• Certifications in Industry 4.0 or 5.0, Digital Manufacturing, ISA-95, etc.
• Qualification in project management (e.g, PMP Certification), Certification in SCM like CPIM

Behavioral

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across different cultures and countries
• Ability to mentor the team and effectively transfer expertise to others
• Strong facilitation, convincing, and problem resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Our Ideal Match

• Bachelor’s Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Ceramics or Electrical & Instrumentation or Mechanical or Chemical, etc.
• Certifications in Industry 4.0 or 5.0, Digital Manufacturing, ISA-95, etc.
• Qualification in project management (e.g., PMP Certification), Certification in SCM, like CPIM