General Manager / Plant Head

Client of MM Management Consultant; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanoo Unimech Joint Venture LLC in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a seasoned General Manager Plant Head to lead a greenfield Advanced Precision Machining and Remanufacturing Facility.

You will own full P&L, drive API-compliant manufacturing, and lead qualification cycles with EPCs. Build a high-performance team aligned with IKTVA and Vision 2030 goals.

This role demands deep upstream experience, strategic execution, and strong leadership to scale the新 facility and deliver robust returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 18+ years in precision machining or remanufacturing; 10+ years Oil & Gas Upstream in roles with P&L.
• Experience with API standards, EPC-driven qualification cycles, and upstream audits.
• Proven track record in greenfield plant setup or major expansion.
• GCC upstream experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L with revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and ROCE targets.
• Lead greenfield execution: commissioning, layout finalization, equipment install, readiness.
• Oversee advanced CNC machining and remanufacturing for high-integrity components.
• Ensure API Q1, API Monograms, and ISO certifications; drive compliance.
• Interface with upstream customers and EPCs; support business development.
• Build and develop localization-ready, high-performance leadership team.

Skills

P&L leadership

Upstream oil & gas know‑how

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

API/Q1 compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description General Manager Plant Head Advanced Precision Machining amp Special Processes Facility Location Dammam Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Reports To Steering Committee JV Board Oversight Role Type Full P amp L Responsibility

About the Joint Venture

The Kanoo Unimech Joint Venture LLC is a strategic partnership between Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited India and Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company Limited Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The JV is being established to build a state-of-the-art Advanced Precision Machining and Remanufacturing Facility in MODON Industrial Area Dammam aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and IKTVA In-Kingdom Total Value Add mandates The initial and primary industry focus of the JV is the Oil amp Gas Upstream segment including drilling wellhead pressure control and production equipment components The facility is being designed to meet API-driven and upstream qualification standards required by major EPCs and energy operators in the Kingdom

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and entrepreneurial General Manager Plant Head to lead this greenfield Advanced Precision Machining amp Remanufacturing Facility This role carries full P amp L responsibility and end-to-end accountability for building operationalizing qualifying and scaling the JV facility The role requires deep familiarity with Oil amp Gas upstream customer qualification cycles API standards and high-integrity machining and remanufacturing of critical components

Key Responsibilities

• Business amp P amp L Leadership Own full Profit amp Loss responsibility for the JV operations Deliver revenue EBITDA cash flow and ROCE targets as approved by the Steering Committee Build and execute annual operating plans and 3-year scale-up roadmap Drive cost optimization productivity improvements and margin expansion Manage capital deployment capacity ramp-up and machine utilization
• Greenfield Execution amp Scale-Up Lead plant commissioning layout finalization equipment installation and operational readiness Oversee ramp-up from initial machine set to full planned capacity Establish structured SOPs ERP systems and performance dashboards Build scalable processes to support phased expansion into upstream remanufacturing services
• Operational amp Technical Leadership Lead advanced CNC machining operations milling turning grinding for high-integrity upstream components Oversee machining and remanufacturing of upstream oilfield components such as drilling tools wellhead equipment pressure control components valves and rotating static equipment Oversee qualification and validation of special processes including heat treatment surface treatments amp coatings HVOF laser cladding NDT welding and API-compliant processes Drive Lean Manufacturing TPM Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives Ensure optimal asset utilization and high OEE
• Quality Certification amp Compliance Lead facility certification journey including API Q1 API Monograms and ISO certifications Strong working knowledge of API Q1 systems and upstream compliance frameworks is mandatory Ensure compliance with EPC and upstream customer audit requirements Establish zero-defect culture with strong First Pass Yield discipline Ensure strict compliance with HSE and Saudi regulatory requirements
• Customer amp Market Interface Act as primary operational interface for upstream customers and EPCs Lead technical discussions audits and qualification visits Build credibility within the upstream ecosystem in Saudi Arabia Support business development in collaboration with JV leadership
• Talent amp Localization Leadership Recruit and build a high-performance leadership team Develop a skilled workforce aligned with Saudi localization requirements and IKTVA mandates Drive training capability building and succession planning Create a performance-driven accountable culture

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering (Master s preferred). 18+ years of experience in precision machining and special processes. Mandatory: Minimum 10+ years of direct experience in Oil & Gas Upstream manufacturing or remanufacturing environments. Strong exposure to EPC-driven qualification cycles and upstream service companies. Minimum 7+ years in senior leadership role with P&L responsibility. Hands-on involvement in API-certified facilities is essential. Proven experience in greenfield plant setup or large-scale expansion. Experience working in GCC upstream ecosystem preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of upstream customer qualification and audit-heavy environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with structured execution capability.
• Strong commercial and financial orientation.
• Deep technical credibility in high-integrity machining environments.
• Ability to build systems from scratch.
• High accountability and ownership mentality.
• Strong stakeholder management skills (Board / JV / Customers).
• Commitment to safety.