Operations Director
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About the Role
An operations director is needed to drive strategic growth of a manufacturing unit, including developing a valve manufacturing plant, expanding into BOP repair services, and leading choke manifold product line development.
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Responsibilities
- Develop a dedicated valve manufacturing facility with design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities
- Set up BOP repair and recertification processes to expand revenue streams
- Lead design, development, and production of choke manifolds ensuring compliance with API 16C
- Optimize pressure vessel fabrication processes for higher efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Monitor and analyze cost variances for all products, ensuring costs remain within budgeted parameters
- Ensure revenue targets are met as per annual budget goals
- Submit monthly plan vs. actual cost report, highlighting cost deviations and corrective actions
- Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficiency and quality compliance
- Ensure JDE ERP system is fully functional, enabling cost tracking and operational visibility
- Mentor and lead plant staff, ensuring cross functional collaboration for operational success
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management within the oil & gas industry
- Strong experience in cost control, revenue management, and ERP system implementation (JDE preferred)
- Expertise in API certified and ASME certified manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to analyze cost variances and implement cost saving strategies
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New Development Plans
- The Operations Director will drive the strategic growth of the manufacturing unit.
- Development of Valve Manufacturing Plant: Establish a dedicated facility for valve production with design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities.
- Expansion into BOP Repair Services: Set up BOP repair and recertification processes to expand revenue streams.
- Choke Manifold Product Line Development: Lead the design, development, and production of choke manifolds, ensuring compliance with API 16C.
- Enhancement of Pressure Vessel Fabrication: Optimize pressure vessel fabrication processes for higher efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Cost Control, Cost Variance, and Budget Responsibility
- Monitor and analyze cost variances for all products, ensuring costs remain within budgeted parameters.
- Provide cost saving initiatives to optimize manufacturing efficiency without compromising quality.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce material waste and improve cost efficiency.
- Ensure revenue targets are met as per the annual budget goals.
- Work closely with finance and procurement teams to manage material costs and production expenses.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement strategies to improve profitability.
- Submit a monthly plan vs. actual cost report, highlighting cost deviations and corrective actions.
- Regularly assess operational expenses and recommend budget adjustments based on cost performance.
- Ensure JDE ERP system captures real time cost data for accurate financial planning.
Plant Operations & Production Management
- Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficiency and quality compliance.
- Ensure adherence to API 16A, 16C, 6A, 5CT, 7 1, and ASME certifications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
JDE ERP System Implementation & Cost Tracking
- Ensure JDE ERP system is fully functional, enabling cost tracking and operational visibility.
- Drive ERP adoption across departments, ensuring timely inputs by employees.
- Maintain data integrity and real time cost monitoring for strategic decision making.
Leadership & Employee Development
- Mentor and lead plant staff, ensuring cross functional collaboration for operational success.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing.
Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management within the oil & gas industry.
- Strong experience in cost control, revenue management, and ERP system implementation (JDE preferred).
- Expertise in API certified and ASME certified manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to analyze cost variances and implement cost saving strategies.
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