Job Description

The Site Director will lead the operations of one of the key manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will bring 28+ years of leadership experience in a COO/Director Ops/BU Head roles in heavy & large scale fabrication environment, with a strong background in managing multiple units, end-to-end P&L ownership, and driving operational efficiency.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the site's operational strategy aligned with the company's global objectives. Drive performance, productivity, and profitability.
• P&L Management: Full responsibility for the site's Profit & Loss. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and capital expenditure to ensure financial targets are met.
• Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of manufacturing, including planning, production, quality, supply chain, EHS, and maintenance to ensure timely delivery and quality output.
• Fabrication Expertise: Ensure adherence to best practices in heavy fabrication and advanced welding techniques, including ASME/API standards. Guide process improvements and technological upgrades.
• Yard Management: Lead end-to-end management of the fabrication yard, ensuring optimal layout, material flow, equipment utilization, and workforce deployment for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Project Execution: Ensure efficient execution of large and complex fabrication projects including pressure vessels, modular skids, heat exchangers, and boilers.
• People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams across engineering, production, QA/QC, and support functions. Build a high-performance, safety-first culture.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary site representative for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure full compliance with global safety, quality, and environmental standards. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Executive Leadership role to head a large scale manufacturing site Excellent growth trajectory in a high visibility role
Experience:

• Minimum 28 years of experience in heavy engineering / fabrication industry.
• Proven track record in leadership roles such as COO, Business Unit Head, or Director of Operations.
• Must have managed multiple manufacturing units with significant P&L responsibility.
• Deep expertise in pressure vessel, boiler, and modular fabrication, with exposure to global codes and standards (ASME, API, PED, etc.).
• Strong understanding of welding technologies, NDT, fabrication yard layouts, and project-based manufacturing.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of manufacturing KPIs, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools

Global manufacturing organization specializing in the design and fabrication of pressure vessels & process modules. With a strong global footprint, they serve clients across the energy, oil & gas, chemical, and power sectors. We are committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence across our manufacturing facilities.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Executive Leadership role in a world-class manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to drive transformation in a growing global business