Operational Excellence Specialists

Alrabiah Consulting Engineers; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for Operational Excellence Specialists to join their Technical Services Department. This role focuses on driving the implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and minimizing waste through methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen. With a strong emphasis on data analysis and process optimization, the successful candidates will lead efforts to improve performance metrics and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you have a passion for continuous improvement and a wealth of experience in refining or petrochemical sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in refining, oil/gas, or petrochemical industries.
• 5+ years in operational excellence with strong continuous improvement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste.
• Utilize methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to drive improvements.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Engineering

Operations Management

Master’s degree

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Overview
We are seeking an Operational Excellence Specialists to join our Technical Services Department driving the Implementation of Operational Excellence (OE) initiative.
Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Education & Experience:

• 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.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Vacancy

3 Vacancies as follows:

• 1 with Knowledge of Operations
• 1 with Process Safety, Environment & Risk Management
• 1 with Assets Integrity & Reliability Management Systems