Head of Division (Asphalt)

Career Maker; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operational firm in Bahrain is looking for an experienced Operations Manager specializing in asphalt production. The successful candidate will oversee all on-site operations, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and manage operations to optimize costs and efficiency. Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years in management and 8 years in asphalt production, alongside a relevant certification. This role is essential for maintaining the operational excellence of production activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years management experience.
• Minimum 8 years Asphalt production experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence in asphalt production.
• Manage production budgets and costs.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance.
• Act as a point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Management

Cost reduction

Quality control

Project management

Education

Bituminous plant certification

Job description

Overview

Primary Purpose of the Job: to ensure overall operational excellence, including production, quality control/assurance, energy efficiency, maintenance, capital projects, environmental, health and safety issues, and personnel development. Overall supervision of asphalt productions and supply. Supervise all on-site operations including land clearing, excavation, utilities laying, sub-grade/sub-base laying, asphalt laying, asphalt paving, etc., and ensuring its implementation in alignment with the project plans and within the specified budget. Ensure that all operations are being held as per the standard methods and procedures and complies with standards and regulations, and take all safety precautions, permits and licenses prior to work execution. Calculation cost, estimates, budgets, and schedules. Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality. Analyze workforce requirements. Plans operating schedules for maximum efficiency and maximum use of equipment. Manager production, manpower, budgets, etc. for use in corporate business planning. Schedules maintenance of equipment and/or plants to insure maximum production capabilities. Manage and assist with researching new ways to cut costs and improve production. Manager and assist by following and ensuring compliance with government and corporate policies and objectives, including safety, personnel, insurance, work force needs, etc. Provide day-to-day management to the plant, operation and employees. Complete and communicate calculations and reports for plant metrics such as man-hours, product inventory, material and production costs, process codes, etc. Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance for plant operations and products. Oversee quality assurance and quality control compliance. Act as point of contact for customers, sales, general public, government, tenders, projects and others. Oversee and schedule all contractors and maintenance related activities. Create a culture focused on teamwork, effective communication and problem solving through daily discussion and decision making involvement. Ensure plant practices align with overall business strategy and goals. Produce creative solutions and use appropriate problem solving techniques to resolve plant issues such as formulation trouble, employee conflicts, material shortages, and process breakdowns. Maintain proper staffing and budget levels. Utilize strategic planning in determining future needs of the operation. Review production costs, taking action necessary to control those costs. Participate actively in personnel matters and deal with employee problems and complaints.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years management experience
• Minimum 8 years Asphalt production experience
• Bituminous plant certification