Vice President (VP) Operations
Job description
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A postgraduate qualification in Operations or Business Management would be an advantage.
Extensive senior-level experience in workshop operations, heavy fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or large-scale project execution.
Demonstrated experience managing a workforce of 1,000+ employees, preferably in a large industrial organization.
Strong technical understanding of fabrication, welding, rigging, piping, structural works, pressure vessels, monobuoys, and related workshop activities.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, production operations, and large-scale industrial projects.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, manpower optimization, productivity control, and operational performance management.
Good understanding of commercial and contractual requirements, project controls, quality assurance, and client expectations.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with senior management and multiple functional departments.
Excellent leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Key Competencies
Strategic and operational leadership
Workshop and production management
Large-scale workforce management
Technical and execution expertise
Resource and manpower optimization
Project planning and schedule control
Commercial and contractual awareness
Quality and productivity management
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement and operational excellence
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production and project schedule adherence
Workshop productivity and operational efficiency
Manpower and equipment utilization
Quality compliance and defect reduction
Cost control and resource optimization
Health, safety, and environmental performance
Timely completion of fabrication and project milestones
Client satisfaction and operational performance
Effectiveness of cross-functional coordination
What you will do
- Workshop Operations Management
- Lead and oversee large-scale workshop operations, fabrication activities, production execution, and industrial project delivery.
- Ensure efficient utilization of workshop facilities, machinery, equipment, manpower, and other operational resources.
- Establish operational procedures and performance standards to improve productivity and execution efficiency.
- Workforce and Leadership Management
- Manage and lead a large workforce of 1,000+ employees, including managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and shop-floor personnel.
- Develop leadership capabilities across teams and establish clear accountability for operational performance.
- Drive workforce productivity, employee engagement, and effective manpower deployment.
- Technical and Multidisciplinary Operations
- Oversee operations involving fabrication, welding, rigging, forklift operations, piping, structural works, pressure vessels, and monobuoys.
- Ensure the implementation of appropriate fabrication methodologies, technical procedures, and operational practices.
- Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to resolve execution challenges and improve operational outcomes.
- Production Planning and Operational Control
- Lead production planning, resource allocation, scheduling, work-front planning, and progress monitoring.
- Monitor productivity, production targets, operational costs, and project milestones.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective measures to ensure timely and efficient execution.
- Project Execution and Build Sequence
- Establish and monitor construction and fabrication sequences in line with engineering requirements and project schedules.
- Ensure the availability of materials, equipment, manpower, and work fronts to support uninterrupted production.
- Coordinate with project management and planning teams to align workshop execution with overall project priorities.
- Commercial and Contractual Management
- Ensure operational activities comply with contractual obligations, commercial requirements, project controls, and client specifications.
- Collaborate with commercial and supply chain teams to manage costs, resources, and operational commitments.
- Support risk identification, cost control, and resolution of project execution issues.
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Work closely with QA/QC teams to maintain quality standards, inspection requirements, and compliance with applicable specifications.
- Review production quality, identify recurring defects, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure that deliverables meet customer expectations and project quality requirements.
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead and coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Supply Chain, Commercial, Planning, and other support functions.
- Ensure effective communication, timely decision-making, and alignment of departmental objectives.
- Resolve interdepartmental issues that may affect production, project schedules, quality, or cost.
- Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct regular production and project performance reviews to assess progress, productivity, quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, waste reduction, and efficient resource utilization.
- Health, Safety, and Operational Compliance
- Ensure adherence to applicable health, safety, environmental, and operational standards across workshop activities.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with established procedures and statutory requirements.
- Identify operational risks and implement measures to maintain safe and reliable working conditions.
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