Location - Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
Overview
Your primary role as a Manufacturing Strategy Consultant, reporting to GME’s Manufacturing Oversight & Coordination department is to play a pivotal role in operationalizing GME’s strategy by designing and prioritizing value-adding programs aimed at enhancing the operational performance of the Company's downstream assets, including refineries and petrochemical plants (wholly owned and affiliates). Your insights and recommendations will play a crucial role in setting the course of the GME organization, ultimately enhancing the overall operational performance of the downstream portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
You are expected to be able to perform the following:
Ø Lead, develop, and manage the GME Strategic value-driven roadmap
Ø Develop comprehensive manufacturing strategies leveraging portfolio prioritization and value mapping
Ø Understand business strategy priorities and coordinate cascading of business strategic objectives into manufacturing objectives and KPIs
Ø Contribute to the regular development and update of the manufacturing strategy, in coordination with the development and deployment of the various Manufacturing Excellence programs (e.g., reliability, maintenance, equipment care)
Ø Manage stakeholder engagement initiatives and communications on strategic initiatives
Ø Coordinate governance bodies including pre-board evaluations and advisory services
Ø Conduct feasibility assessments and business case development for expansion opportunities
Ø Advise affiliates boards management on manufacturing optimization programs
Ø Monitor GME programs roll out and report to senior leadership on progress towards key strategic objectives
Ø Conduct research of industry trends related to manufacturing excellence and translate insights into strategic levers and initiatives that can be integrated in Manufacturing Excellence Programs
Ø Codify knowledge regarding best practices in manufacturing strategy, promote knowledge sharing via Community of Practices and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the Manufacturing Excellence programs
Minimum Requirements
As the successful candidate you will hold Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA or Finance) is preferable.
You will have a minimum of ten years of experience in manufacturing strategy consulting or in corporate strategic planning.
Ø You will be able to demonstrate expertise in portfolio management, business case development, and manufacturing operations
Ø You will have experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing high-level stakeholder relationships
Ø You will be able to demonstrate success developing and implementing strategic roadmaps
Ø You have the ability to translate strategic vision into action through structured process facilitation
Ø You have strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills