Plant Advisor (Senior Leadership)

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent production and manufacturing company with over 50 years in the industry as a Plant Advisor. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the CEO to enhance operational efficiency and drive technical development initiatives. Your expertise will guide strategic planning and project management, ensuring successful implementation of innovative solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in the cement industry and contribute to the company's growth and success. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Technical Development, especially in the cement industry.
• Strong technical acumen and effective planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO with technical and operational issues.
• Participate in all project phases to achieve deliverables.

Skills

Technical Development

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Education

University degree in a technical field

MBA

Job description

A prominent production and manufacturing company with over 50 years of history in KSA. Following a recent restructure of the organisations senior leadership, they are now seeking to onboard a Plant Advisor to work closely with the CEO.

Your new role

The new Plant Advisor assists the Chief Executive Officer in all aspects of technical & operational-related issues.

Technical Development :

• Under the CEO's direction and plant management support, they prepare studies to enhance efficiency and the value chain.
• Stays updated on advanced technologies and shares insights with management.
• Conducts technical analysis for future requirements and contributes to plant budgets and technical schemes.
• Prepares studies on the technical impact of strategic imperatives for plant upgrades and modifications.

Business Planning :

• Provides technical input for the business plan to achieve company strategy.
• Develops and reviews schemes for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and production enhancement.

Technical Research :

• Studies technical materials for existing and associated equipment across the value chain.
• Retains consultants for specific applications and ensures maximum value from findings.
• Demonstrates comprehensive technical knowledge and conducts cost-benefit analysis.
• Reviews past technical recommendations for optimising returns.

Project Management :

• Participates in all project phases (budget, scope, tendering, evaluation, execution) to achieve deliverables.
• Coordinates with project teams and oversees progress, signing off on completed work.

What you'll need to succeed

Education : University degree in a technical field, preferably engineering; an MBA is advantageous. Postgraduate training in relevant technologies is also beneficial.Language : Highly fluent in spoken and written English. / Excellent technical report-writing skills in English. / Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.Work Experience : 10–15 years of experience in Technical Development, with at least 7 years in the cement industry at the executive level or advising the executive level.

Other Requirements :

• Strong technical acumen.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• International knowledge of cement industry technology.
• Understanding of regional plant and product technologies.