Operation Manager (Manufacturing/Heavy Industry)

Core Responsibilities

• Contract & Site Management: Lead and manage operations for multiple industrial service contracts, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Performance Optimization: Implement cost-control measures, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in operational processes.
• Strategic Coordination: Collaborate with commercial, technical, and supply chain teams to develop tailored solutions and ensure seamless project execution.
• Financial Oversight: Forecast material consumption, manage inventory, and ensure timely payment collection to maintain healthy working capital.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all sites, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Team Development: Build and mentor high-performing teams, strengthen collaboration, and develop succession plans for long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Extensive experience in heavy industries, with strong knowledge of steel manufacturing processes and industrial materials.
• Skilled in planning, problem-solving, customer relationship management, and commercial strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Contract & Site Management: Lead and manage operations for multiple industrial service contracts, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Performance Optimization: Implement cost-control measures, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in operational processes.
• Strategic Coordination: Collaborate with commercial, technical, and supply chain teams to develop tailored solutions and ensure seamless project execution.
• Financial Oversight: Forecast material consumption, manage inventory, and ensure timely payment collection to maintain healthy working capital.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all sites, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Team Development: Build and mentor high-performing teams, strengthen collaboration, and develop succession plans for long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Materials Science, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Extensive experience in heavy industries, with strong knowledge of steel manufacturing processes and industrial materials.
• Skilled in planning, problem-solving, customer relationship management, and commercial strategy.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.