Operations Manager

National Initiative Human Resource Company; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in steel prefabrication is seeking an Operations Manager for Pre-Fabrication/PEB Manufacturing. This role involves leading production operations, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving operational excellence. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 12+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to optimize production in a dynamic environment located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial role within portable housing, pre-fabrication, welding, and painting.
• Strong exposure to pre-engineered buildings (PEB) and prefabricated homes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations including production, planning, welding, painting, and maintenance.
• Ensure achievement of production volumes, delivery commitments, and cost targets.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Communication in English

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering

Post-graduate qualification in Operations / Production Management

Tools

FrameCad software

FrameMaster machines

Job description

About the job

🚨 We’re Hiring | Operations Manager – Pre-Fabrication / PEB Manufacturing on behalf of our esteemed client – a multinational organization and a recognized market leader in the Steel Pre-Fabrication / PEB Manufacturing.

Job Purpose

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing Production, Production Planning, and Maintenance operations within the Pre-Fabrication / PEB manufacturing environment. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality pre-engineered and pre-fabricated steel products, while consistently meeting delivery schedules, customer requirements, and financial targets in line with Company's operational excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations including production, planning, welding, painting, and maintenance.
• Ensure achievement of production volumes, delivery commitments, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with international fabrication standards (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, API) and company procedures.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Manage departmental budgets, cost control, and financial performance, including variance analysis and optimization.
• Lead, coach, and develop production, planning, and maintenance teams, conducting performance reviews and capability building.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, promoting a strong safety culture across operations.
• Support capital planning, equipment utilization, and maintenance strategies for all fabrication machinery.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to meet business objectives and customer expectations.
• Participate in workforce planning, recruitment recommendations, training, and disciplinary processes as per company authority levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Post-graduate qualification in Operations / Production Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 12+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial role within portable housing, pre-fabrication, welding, and painting environments.
• Strong exposure to pre-engineered buildings (PEB), prefabricated homes, and portable units.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of steel fabrication machinery, processes, and production workflows.
• Hands-on knowledge of international fabrication standards (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, API).
• Familiarity with FrameCad software and FrameMaster machines is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of TQM, Six Sigma, FMEA, DOE, Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Proven experience in process optimization and performance improvement programs.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, team management, and people development capability.
• Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Sound understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Effective communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• High safety awareness with the ability to enforce safe work practices.