General Manager – Precision Machining | Material Supply (Oil Field Equipments)
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About the Role
Our client, a UAE-based engineering and manufacturing group, seeks a General Manager to lead precision machining and material supply operations. The role requires 15+ years of experience in engineering/manufacturing with 5-7 years in leadership, strong commercial acumen, and expertise in machining/fabrication.
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Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the division strategy, including market positioning, customer focus, and product/service mix.
- Full P&L ownership – budgeting, forecasting, pricing, cost control, and margin improvement.
- Lead and expand material supply operations: sourcing, vendor qualification, negotiations.
- Oversee machining and fabrication operations with focus on quality, throughput, and efficiency.
- Develop and implement sales and business development plans to win new projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in production planning, capacity utilisation, lead time reduction.
- Build, mentor, and retain a capable operations, sales, and technical team.
- Ensure compliance with certifications, quality systems, HSE standards.
- Report to senior leadership on performance, risks, opportunities, and capex needs.
Requirements
- 15+ years' experience in engineering / manufacturing / industrial services
- At least 5–7 years in a leadership role (Plant Manager, Division Head, GM, BU Head or similar)
- Proven exposure to material supply and machining / machine shop environments
- Experience in UAE/GCC or comparable emerging industrial markets
- Strong commercial acumen: pricing, contract negotiation, pipeline management
- Solid understanding of operations in machining/fabrication
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategy
- Strong leadership, team building, and stakeholder management skills
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Company Overview
- UAE based engineering and manufacturing group operating one of the largest machine shops and fabrication facilities in the region.
- Provides high precision components and engineered solutions across oil and gas, energy, construction, marine, and heavy industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the division strategy, including market positioning, customer focus, and product/service mix.
- Full P&L ownership – budgeting, forecasting, pricing, cost control, and margin improvement.
- Lead and expand material supply operations: sourcing engineered components, raw materials, and consumables; vendor qualification and negotiations; ensuring competitive landed cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Oversee machining and fabrication operations (CNC machining, complex components, specialised steel parts) with a focus on quality, throughput, and efficiency.
- Develop and implement sales and business development plans to win new projects and frame agreements with key accounts.
- Drive continuous improvement in production planning, capacity utilisation, lead time reduction, and on time delivery.
- Build, mentor, and retain a capable operations, sales, and technical team; set KPIs and performance management routines.
- Ensure compliance with relevant certifications, quality systems, HSE standards, and customer specific requirements.
- Report to senior leadership on performance, risks, opportunities, and capex needs.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 15+ years' experience in engineering / manufacturing / industrial services, with at least 5–7 years in a leadership role (Plant Manager, Division Head, GM, BU Head or similar).
- Proven exposure to material supply and machining / machine shop environments; experience with precision components, specialised steel, or heavy engineering is preferred.
- Experience in UAE/GCC or comparable emerging industrial markets; familiarity with project based and contract based customers (oil & gas, energy, marine, heavy industry, construction) is advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen: pricing, contract negotiation, pipeline management, and customer relationship development.
- Solid understanding of operations in machining/fabrication, including capacity planning, quality, maintenance, and production workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategy.
- Strong leadership, team building, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating in a mid sized, entrepreneurial environment.
- Data driven and KPI oriented, with a track record of improving profitability and operational metrics.
Location & Reporting
- Location: UAE (Dubai)
- Reporting Line: Group level leadership & Board of directors
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