Overview
To provide strategic and operational leadership across all functions of the Oil States Heartlands business. The General Manager is responsible for driving performance, profitability, and growth by overseeing production, engineering, quality, HSE, and commercial activities. The role ensures alignment with company objectives, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. The role will entail having a significant presence/profile within the facility and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement manufacturing strategies and processes aligned with overall company goals to achieve growth, profitability and performance targets.
* Operational Management: Oversee all manufacturing operations including production, quality control, inventory management, and maintenance.
* Production execution: Ensure products are manufactured safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards; plan, schedule, and execute manufacturing operations to meet customer demand.
* People and culture: Manage and develop a coherent, high-performing team, foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, and champion talent development and succession planning.
* Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control measures to meet stringent standards and regulatory requirements, delivering high-quality, cost-effective products.
* Cost Management: Monitor production costs, identify areas for improvement, implement cost-saving measures, and maintain full P&L responsibility to meet or exceed financial targets.
* Safety Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
* Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Projects, and other departments to drive process improvements and foster continuous improvement; develop and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
* Performance Measurement: Develop and monitor KPIs to track and improve manufacturing performance; report regularly to the Group VP on performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.
* Budget Management: Manage the manufacturing department's budget, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline (MBA or postgraduate business qualification desirable).
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent is advantageous.
* Substantial and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of production processes, engineering principles, and quality systems.
* Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency and delivering financial results.
* Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
* Commercially astute with experience in customer relationship management and business development.
* Solid understanding of HSE regulations and industry standards (e.g. ISO, ASME, API, etc.).
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
* Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering
* Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Energy Technology
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