Senior Manufacturing Performance Expert (Downstream)

Time Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,556,000 - 2,446,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco is seeking a Manufacturing Performance Expert with refinery experience to join Global Manufacturing Excellence. You will enhance downstream assets’ performance by analyzing data, coordinating with asset teams, and delivering strategic recommendations.

The role requires 10 years in asset management within downstream oil & gas, and familiarity with benchmarking frameworks like Solomon or RAM. Strong communication and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; knowledge in finance or business administration.
• 10 years in asset management in downstream oil & gas.
• Experience with Solomon or RAM performance benchmarks.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of refining and petrochemicals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Skilled with data analysis and reporting tools (Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Act as central contact for asset teams within GME.
• Design methods to collect and analyze asset data.
• Build relationships with asset teams across downstream assets.
• Coordinate information requests, assessments and site visits.
• Collect, track and present asset performance metrics.
• Identify risks and develop improvement recommendations.
• Prepare presentations to senior leadership on GME initiatives.
• Benchmark performance against industry leaders and internal data.
• Develop models for reporting financial and manufacturing results.
• Stay updated on downstream market trends and regulations.

Skills

Asset management

Downstream Oil & Gas

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Knowledge in finance or Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Dashboards / reporting tools

Job description

Aramco is seeking a Manufacturing Performance Expert with refinery experience to join Global Manufacturing Excellence. You will enhance downstream assets’ performance by analyzing data, coordinating with asset teams, and delivering strategic recommendations.

The role requires 10 years in asset management within downstream oil & gas, and familiarity with benchmarking frameworks like Solomon or RAM. Strong communication and cross-functional leadership are essential.