Senior Plants Manager

The Senior Plants Manager is an experienced Supply Chain/Manufacturing Leader responsible for managing and developing people, delivering results across key performance metrics (including safety, quality, efficiency and cost), supporting the launch of new products, managing change, and driving continuous improvement. The Senior Plants Manager is responsible for all elements of the manufacturing sites, including people, equipment, property and all aspects of production in Saudi plants.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Plant Operations

• Accountable for establishing targets for KPI’s including safety, quality, cost, operating efficiency/productivity, etc and then driving attainment of the plants balanced scorecard in a manufacturing facility.
• Drive, model and support desired plants culture, vision & team-based structure,
• Lead culture development, provide change leadership, and proactive IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship) initiatives.
• Create short and long-term strategies with clear roadmaps for success.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor direct reports' performance and the performance of their teams, leveraging recognition programs and supporting behaviour modification, fostering an environment of trust, open communication, and ownership.
• Demonstrate financial acumen and proficiency in financial analysis and P&L management.
• Manage and control plant operation expense control withing the approved budget.
• Executes capital projects within approved budget cost and time frame.
• Monitors operational expenses, materials usage and Losses and overall unit cost to insure efficient resources utilization and to initiate corrective actions as required.
• Monitors delivered results and initiates corrective actions as required on the following:
• Productivity, utilization, and efficiency
• Product and Service Quality
• Safety and Housekeeping
• Material usage and Loss Control
• Inventory Levels (Raw / Finished Stocks)
• Unit Cost
• Cost Savings
• Other objectives as needed
• Improve operations through data analytics, technology leverage, loss identification, and strategic improvements.
• Deliver effective, audience-tailored communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field
• 10+ years of successful manufacturing leadership experience, consistently delivering key operational results.
• Experience starting up & commissioning new equipment or production lines
• Strong leadership in continuous improvement environments.
• Fluency in English (required), Arabic (preferred)

Skills and Abilities :

• Exceptional leadership ability with high EQ and demonstrated success in interpersonal skills and relationship building.
• Ability to plan and execute multiple projects/activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and influence multi-directionally and across organizational boundaries.
• Proven ability to develop talent, hold others accountable, and give/receive constructive feedback.
• A strong acumen of manufacturing technologies, functions & processes
• Effective decision-making, risk management, and prioritization skills.
• Achieving high results in the above areas while in a manufacturing leadership role(s)

Core Competencies:

• Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
• Strong Listening Skills
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Action Oriented & Proactive
• Drives Results & Solutions
• Develops Talent & Builds Effective Teams
• Drives Engagement
• Being Resilient & Courageous
• Situational Adaptability
• Ensures Accountability
• Passionate and Proactive
• Optimizes Work Processes