Lubricant Plant Manager

Inter Managements Manpower Services Limited; Barém; Presencial; BHD 10 000 - 11 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Inter Managements Manpower Services Limited in Bahrain seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a 30,000 MTPA used lube oil re-refining facility. You will oversee manufacturing, purchasing, and distribution, working with Engineering, Production Planning and Maintenance to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background and 15+ years in petrochemical refining, with at least 5 years in senior management.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in petroleum/petrochemical refining/manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a senior plant leadership/operations role.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and oversee all plant manufacturing and re-refining operations to maximize capacity and maintain safety and product quality.
• Coordinate Engineering, Production Planning, and Maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Oversee procurement, warehousing, logistics, and distribution of raw materials and finished products.
• Lead, mentor and develop engineers, operators, and maintenance staff with emphasis on safety and accountability.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, CapEx budgets, and cost controls while driving continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Safety management

Analytics

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location:Bahrain

Salary offered :Bahrain Dinars 900 t0 1000 + HRA BD 300 -100% Tax free

Position Overview

• Position Title: Plant Manager (Lube Re-Refining Facility)
• Plant Capacity: 30,000 MTPA State-of-the-Art Technology Used Lube Oil Re-Refining Plant
• Location: Bahrain

Position Summary

Our client in Bahrain is seeking an experienced and dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations at our advanced 30,000 MTPA used lube oil re-refining facility. In this critical leadership role, you will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for manufacturing, purchasing, and distribution operations, alongside key support functions including engineering, production planning, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in petroleum or petrochemical processing with exceptional leadership and problem-solving acumen to drive safety, efficiency, quality, and output excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership & Manufacturing Excellence

• Direct and oversee all plant manufacturing and re-refining operations to ensure optimal utilization of the 30,000 MTPA capacity while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and product quality.
• Manage and coordinate support functions including Engineering, Production Planning, and Maintenance to maximize plant reliability and minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing principles, and process optimization across all refining units.

2. Supply Chain, Purchasing, & Distribution

• Oversee end-to-end procurement and purchasing functions, ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of raw materials (used lube oil feedstocks), chemicals, catalysts, and operational spares.
• Manage warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations to ensure timely delivery of finished re-refined base oils and products to customers.

3. Team Leadership & Talent Management

• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of engineers, operators, maintenance staff, and administrative personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety consciousness, and professional growth across all plant departments.

4. Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ)

• Ensure strict adherence to statutory, environmental, and safety regulations governing hazardous waste recycling and petroleum refining.
• Champion rigorous safety protocols, incident investigation, and preventive safety practices across the facility.

5. Strategic Planning & Budgeting

• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish operational KPIs, capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets, and operational cost controls.
• Analyze plant performance data to resolve operational bottlenecks and execute effective problem-solving strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• At least 15 years of total experience within the petroleum or petrochemical refining/manufacturing sector.
• A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in a senior plant leadership or operations management role.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of refining processes, distillation, hydro-treating, or used oil re-refining technologies, coupled with plant maintenance systems and asset management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination abilities.