General Manager - Operations

Future Pipe Industries; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 46,140 - 61,520; Full time

Job summary

Future Pipe Industries is seeking a driven General Manager Operations to lead our manufacturing operations in As Sudiyah, Oman. This role requires ensuring compliance with FPI standards while emphasizing health, safety, and environmental considerations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years in a large manufacturing setting, with a strong focus on operational excellence and people development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven track record managing a large manufacturing site.
• Fluent in English — spoken and written.
• Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or above preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across sites.
• Hold financial responsibility for unit's P&L and report to management.

Skills

Leadership development

Analytical skills

Safety and HSE compliance

Strong financial understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a driven and experienced General Manager Operations to lead our manufacturing operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, ensuring full compliance with FPI standards and local regulations — with a relentless focus on Health, Safety & Environment, operational excellence, people development, and business performance.

While we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Saudi National candidates are preferred for this position.

Key Accountabilities

Manufacturing & Operations

• Oversee local procurement, HSE, manufacturing, logistics/warehousing, and QC/QA across all assigned sites.
• Ensure production activities meet agreed quality, efficiency, and delivery standards.
• Control site resources — labor, materials, and equipment — efficiently to minimize manufacturing costs.
• Ensure continuous improvement activities are well‑defined and actively in place at each site.
• Maintain reject and scrap levels in alignment with group standards.

Maintenance

• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance systems are in place to minimize downtime and optimize machine efficiency and factory output.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Ensure budget targets for each site are achieved; define and implement corrective action plans where performance falls short.
• Develop CapEx plans for each site to meet the strategic needs of the business.
• Identify and fully implement cost‑saving and cost‑control initiatives.
• Ensure P&C policies applicable to Operations are properly implemented, including performance management, succession planning, and people development.

Quality Control

• Ensure all sold products meet required quality standards.
• Drive RFT (Right First Time) performance to meet or exceed group standards.
• Minimize scrap and reject materials; ensure any that occur are properly flagged and disposed of per group policies.

P&L Responsibility

• Hold full financial responsibility for the assigned unit, including ownership of the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement.
• Meet revenue targets, optimize Net Profit, manage operational costs, and report to senior management.
• Attend customer meetings to communicate production schedules, address delays, and manage quality‑related concerns.
• Present mitigation plans, build client confidence through transparency, and manage expectations effectively.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Planning, and Production teams to align operational capabilities with market demands.
• Ensure cross‑functional alignment across Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HSE, P&C, Finance, Business Development, Planning, Scheduling, and Projects.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Build a strong safety culture by ensuring all staff comply with HSE policies and procedures.
• Drive 5S housekeeping and HSE performance across all sites under your control.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental control procedures and instructions.
• Promptly report and investigate unsafe acts, incidents, or safety violations; ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented.

Span of Communication

External: Clients, End Users, Contractors, Consultants, Works Council, Labor Unions, Banks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of proven track record managing a large manufacturing site.
• Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or above preferred).
• Fluent in English — spoken and written.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of total experience in supply chain management and operations roles; chemical industry background preferred.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization with multiple reporting lines.

Job‑Specific Skills

• Strong ability to write and/or review financial statements.
• Process‑driven with strong analytical skills.
• Deep commitment to safety and HSE compliance.
• Strong background in decision support and business intelligence.
• Proficient in relevant systems and technical tools.

Core Competencies

• Leadership development and people empowerment.
• Strategic alignment and execution.
• Building and developing high‑performance teams.
• Implementing change management strategies.
• Strategic decision‑making in complex, multi‑site environments.