Operations Manager - Steel Fabrication (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Production Oversight :

• Oversee daily production operations within the steel fabrication factory, ensuring output meets both quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with the Factory Manager to develop and monitor production schedules, implement lean manufacturing processes, and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency and throughput.
• Projects Management:
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Ensure all projects are executed on time, within scope, and in compliance with client requirements.
• Drive effective resource planning & allocation, balancing factory and field operations to meet project milestones.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site technical issues, delays, or risks in coordination with site managers.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and site teams to resolve any challenges related to site erection, resource allocation, or logistics.
• Back-Office Functions Coordination:
• Serve as the key liaison between operations and support functions such as HR, Finance, Procurement,
• Planning, Cost Control, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Ensure that all relevant departments are aligned on operational goals and timelines, facilitating smooth communication and workflow between teams.
• Work with Procurement to guarantee the timely supply of raw materials, steel components, and other essential resources.

Budgeting and Cost Control:Client & Stakeholder Engagement:Operational Excellence:Quality Control & Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with Finance and Cost Control teams to manage and control operational budgets.
• Monitor expenditures related to factory operations, site erection, and logistics to ensure cost-effective. project delivery.
• Contribute to forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment between operational strategies and financial targets.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for clients, ensuring that their expectations are met and exceeded.
• Lead regular client meetings and site visits to provide progress updates and address any issues or concerns.Drive client satisfaction by delivering high-quality, timely solutions, ensuring effective issue resolution and long-term relationship building.
• Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies,contractors, and vendors.
• Foster a collaborative environment among site teams, factory workers, and corporate departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Lead initiatives focused on lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase production capacity.
• Drive innovation across production and site operations by introducing new technologies, equipment, and best practices.
• Implement and oversee quality control measures across production and erection processes to ensure that output meets industry standards, client specifications, and internal benchmarks.
• Lead root cause analysis for defects or issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to drive continuous quality improvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month