Overview
Operations Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Humanup.io
Operations Manager (Equipment Manufacturing Middle East)
Location:
Saudi Arabia Industrial Site Salary: 30,000 SAR/month net (housing, car) + Bonus
Start date:
ASAP Language:
Fluent English (mandatory)
About the Company Our client is an international industrial group specialized in the design and manufacturing of high-pressure equipment for major Oil & Gas operators in the Middle East. The Saudi site is undergoing a major capacity expansion, doubling its production footprint to meet multi-year delivery commitments for strategic projects.
This position plays a key role in transforming the local operations from a “project mode” to a structured, high-volume industrial manufacturing model.
Role Summary
Title:
Operations Manager Reporting to:
General Manager (on site)
Scope:~20 office-based staff (planning, procurement, projects)~200 operators on the shopfloor (expected within 3 months)
The Operations Manager will lead all day-to-day activities across three main areas:
Production & workshop performance
Procurement and logistics coordination
Project execution and planning oversight
You will be responsible for delivering 50 units/month within strict timelines and ensuring industrial efficiency as the plant scales up.
Key Responsibilities Oversee production operations, workshop performance and delivery output
Ensure coordination between production, procurement, project and planning functions
Manage and mentor mid-level managers (team leads, planners, supervisors)
Implement KPIs and performance routines aligned with corporate standards
Drive process improvement, cost control and team efficiency
Collaborate closely with head office (France) and global engineering teams
Lead change management in a fast-scaling environment
Support and guide factory growth in terms of both structure and discipline
Ensure adherence to quality, HSE, and client (e.g. Aramco) expectations
Required Profile Mandatory:10+ years of experience in industrial operations management
Proven track record in an equipment manufacturing company (pressure vessels, rotating equipment, valves, etc.)Experience managing production environments (workshops, fabrication units)
Strong command of planning, procurement, quality and production workflows
Fluent English (spoken and written)
Experience in high-pressure environments, tight deadlines, and delivery commitments
Nice to have:
Experience with clients such as Aramco, ADNOC, Total, etc.
Prior experience in the Middle East Exposure to productivity benchmarking (LEAN, KPI optimization)
Background in oil & gas equipment is a strong asset
Exclusions Please Read Carefully This is not a role for profiles from the Oilfield Services sector only (e.g. Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes) with no experience in manufacturing or workshop-based operations.
Candidates without direct exposure to industrial equipment manufacturing will not be considered.
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Title: Operations Manager
Company: Humanup.io
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: Manufacturing / Production (Operations Manager)
