General Manager - Precision Machining | Material Supply (Oil Field Equipments)

Our client is a UAE-based engineering and manufacturing group operating one of the largest and longest-running machine shops and fabrication facilities in the region , with extensive experience in precision machining and specialised steel fabrication for industrial clients. The Engineering Division provides high-precision components and engineered solutions across sectors such as oil and gas, energy, construction, marine, and heavy industry, with strong capability in machining complex shapes in advanced materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the division strategy , including market positioning, customer focus, and product/service mix.
• Full P&L ownership – budgeting, forecasting, pricing, cost control, and margin improvement.
• Lead and expand material supply operations :
  • Sourcing engineered components, raw materials, and consumables
  • Vendor qualification and negotiations
  • Ensuring competitive landed cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Oversee machining and fabrication operations (CNC machining, complex components, specialised steel parts) with a focus on quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement sales and business development plans to win new projects and frame agreements with key accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in production planning, capacity utilisation, lead time reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Build, mentor, and retain a capable operations, sales, and technical team; set KPIs and performance management routines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant certifications, quality systems, HSE standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Report to senior leadership on performance, risks, opportunities, and capex needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background

• 15+ years' experience in engineering / manufacturing / industrial services , with at least 5–7 years in a leadership role (Plant Manager, Division Head, GM, BU Head or similar).
• Proven exposure to material supply and machining / machine shop environments; experience with precision components, specialised steel, or heavy engineering is preferred.
• Experience in UAE/GCC or comparable emerging industrial markets; familiarity with project-based and contract-based customers (oil & gas, energy, marine, heavy industry, construction) is advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen : pricing, contract negotiation, pipeline management, and customer relationship development.
• Solid understanding of operations in machining/fabrication , including capacity planning, quality, maintenance, and production workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategy.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating in a mid-sized, entrepreneurial environment.
• Data-driven and KPI-oriented, with a track record of improving profitability and operational metrics.

Location & Reporting

• Location: UAE (Dubai)
• Reporting Line: Group-level leadership & Board of directors