Plant Head & GM, Greenfield Precision Machining

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

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.