Chief Operating Officer – Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturing

Location: Dubai UAE

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead manufacturing operations drive operational excellence and support the strategic growth of a non-ferrous metals manufacturing business. The role will oversee end-to-end operations including production procurement supply chain quality assurance engineering maintenance financial performance and business development.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in non-ferrous metals manufacturing with a strong understanding of metals such as aluminium copper zinc lead and related alloys. The COO will be responsible for improving production efficiency optimizing costs ensuring product quality strengthening operational controls and building high-performing teams while maintaining compliance with applicable environmental health safety and industry standards.

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives production targets profitability goals and long-term growth plans.
• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations ensuring efficient utilization of production facilities equipment manpower and other resources.
• Establish operational policies standard operating procedures and performance management frameworks across manufacturing functions.
• Identify opportunities to expand production capacity improve operational capabilities and strengthen the businesss competitive position.
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable operational plans budgets and departmental objectives.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies process improvements capacity expansion projects and capital investment opportunities.
• Provide regular operational and strategic performance updates to the CEO board or senior leadership team.

• Lead production planning scheduling execution and output management across non-ferrous metals manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee manufacturing processes such as melting smelting refining casting alloying extrusion rolling recycling or other relevant processes according to the facilitys product portfolio.
• Ensure production targets for output recovery rates product specifications and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Monitor production efficiency throughput yield scrap generation energy consumption and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Identify production bottlenecks process deviations and capacity constraints implementing corrective measures to improve performance.
• Coordinate with production and technical teams to optimize process parameters material utilization and manufacturing methods.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment breakdowns and unplanned production downtime.
• Ensure production planning is aligned with customer demand raw material availability inventory levels and commercial commitments.

• Oversee procurement of non-ferrous metals alloys scrap consumables spare parts machinery and other production inputs.
• Develop strategic relationships with metal suppliers scrap aggregators traders processors logistics providers and other business partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms and supplier contracts to achieve competitive pricing consistent quality and reliable supply.
• Establish effective inventory planning raw material tracking warehouse management and stock control systems.
• Monitor commodity price movements and supply market trends to support purchasing decisions and protect manufacturing margins.
• Coordinate inbound logistics material handling storage production allocation and finished goods dispatch.
• Implement supply chain controls to reduce material losses excess inventory procurement delays and avoidable logistics costs.
• Ensure traceability and proper documentation of raw materials production batches and finished products.

• Establish and maintain quality management systems to ensure products meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee quality control procedures covering incoming raw materials in-process production laboratory testing and finished products.
• Ensure appropriate chemical composition dimensional accuracy mechanical properties and other relevant product specifications are maintained.
• Work closely with technical and quality teams to investigate product defects customer complaints non-conformities and process variations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product consistency and reduce rejection rates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma 5S Total Productive Maintenance or similar methodologies.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and introduce performance monitoring systems to improve productivity and operational consistency.
• Promote waste reduction material recovery recycling efficiency and sustainable manufacturing practices.

• Take ownership of operational budgets manufacturing costs profitability and overall financial performance.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational indicators including cost per tonne production yield energy cost scrap recovery and operating margins.
• Optimize manufacturing costs through improved material utilization energy efficiency labour productivity and process control.
• Work closely with finance and commercial teams on budgeting forecasting cost analysis working capital and business planning.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals equipment upgrades capacity expansion projects and their expected financial returns.
• Support pricing decisions by providing accurate manufacturing cost estimates and production capacity assessments.
• Monitor operational spending and implement controls to improve cost discipline and resource utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through operational efficiencies product mix optimization and enhanced production performance.

• Oversee plant engineering equipment reliability utilities maintenance planning and technical support functions.
• Ensure critical manufacturing equipment furnaces casting lines processing machinery and material handling systems operate safely and efficiently as applicable.
• Establish preventive maintenance schedules equipment inspection procedures and reliability improvement programs.
• Coordinate major repairs equipment upgrades plant modifications and commissioning activities.
• Monitor equipment availability maintenance costs downtime and asset performance.
• Ensure adequate availability of critical spare parts and maintenance resources.
• Evaluate new equipment and automation technologies to improve productivity consistency and operational reliability.

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE regulations environmental requirements occupational health and safety standards and internal operating procedures.
• Establish and monitor robust safety systems across production facilities warehouses maintenance areas and material handling operations.
• Oversee risk assessments workplace inspections incident reporting emergency preparedness and corrective action programs.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for high-temperature operations molten metal handling furnaces hazardous materials machinery and other process-specific risks.
• Monitor energy consumption emissions waste generation and environmental performance.
• Promote responsible scrap processing metal recovery waste management and resource conservation.
• Build a strong safety culture through employee training leadership engagement and continuous monitoring of operational practices.

• Lead and develop senior managers and department heads across production engineering procurement quality supply chain and administration.
• Establish clear reporting structures accountability frameworks departmental objectives and individual performance targets.
• Recruit mentor and retain high-performing operational and technical personnel.
• Build workforce capability through technical training leadership development and succession planning.
• Foster collaboration between manufacturing commercial finance procurement and support functions.
• Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement operational discipline and customer focus.
• Manage organizational change and ensure teams are aligned with business expansion and performance improvement initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• An MBA or postgraduate qualification in Operations Management Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Typically 1520 years of progressive experience in metals manufacturing metallurgy metal processing or heavy industrial operations.
• Significant experience in senior operational leadership such as COO Operations Director Plant Director General Manager or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on understanding of non-ferrous metals such as aluminium copper zinc lead or associated alloys.
• Experience overseeing large-scale manufacturing facilities production teams plant maintenance quality systems and supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated track record of improving production efficiency reducing operating costs enhancing quality and increasing profitability.
• Experience managing operational budgets capital expenditure manufacturing KPIs and full profit and loss responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma TPM operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of environmental management industrial safety quality management systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading plant expansion automation initiatives operational restructuring or manufacturing transformation projects is an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen strategic planning negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Executive leadership and strategic execution
• Non-ferrous metals manufacturing and metallurgy
• Plant operations and production management
• Manufacturing process optimization
• Procurement and supply chain management
• Quality assurance and process control
• Plant engineering and equipment reliability
• Financial management and P&L accountability
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement
• Commodity and raw material management
• Health safety and environmental compliance
• Capital investment and capacity planning
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Team leadership and organizational development
• Business growth and operational transformation

• A senior executive opportunity within the non-ferrous metals manufacturing sector.
• The opportunity to lead operational strategy manufacturing performance and business growth.
• Scope to drive efficiency quality improvement cost optimization and production excellence.
• An environment focused on operational leadership innovation and sustainable industrial development.

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