Operational Excellence Specialists-Eastern Province–AL Khafji–Saudi

Confidential Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to lead initiatives that enhance efficiency and drive improvements across processes. This pivotal role involves utilizing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to identify inefficiencies and implement automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the refining and petrochemical industries, coupled with strong analytical skills to monitor KPIs and support quality management systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute significantly to operational success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in refining, oil/gas, or big 4 consulting.
• 5+ years in operational excellence with knowledge of process safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste.
• Conduct audits and assess compliance with internal standards.

Skills

Lean Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Operational Excellence Specialists-Eastern Province–AL Khafji–Saudi

Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, minimize waste, and improve overall performance.

Utilize methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive improvements.

Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for process-related issues.

Map, analyze, and optimize business processes to align with organizational goals.

Document and standardize processes across departments, establishing a repository of best practices.

Implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.

Support the development and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS) to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, customer satisfaction, and cycle times, and lead initiatives to improve these metrics.

Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.

Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Develop and present reports on continuous improvement initiatives, outlining progress, impact, and next steps.

Use data-driven insights to recommend actionable improvements to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.

You should have a minimum of 15 years’ experience within refining, oil/gas and petrochemical industries or big 4 management consulting firms.

5+ years of relevant experience in operational excellence.

Knowledge of Operations, Process Safety, Assets Integrity & Reliability Management Systems.

Employment Type

• Full Time

Company Industry

• Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area

• Maintenance
• Operations

Keywords

• Lean Management
• Change Management
• Quality Improvement Manager
• Stakeholder Engagement