ASC Manufacturing Strategy Consultant

About our client

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Job

Responsibilities:

You are expected to be able to perform the following:

• Lead, develop, and manage the GME Strategic value-driven roadmap
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing strategies leveraging portfolio prioritization and value mapping
• Understand business strategy priorities and coordinate cascading of business strategic objectives into manufacturing objectives and KPIs
• Contribute to the regular development and update of the manufacturing strategy, in coordination with the development and deployment of the various Manufacturing Excellence programs (e.g., reliability, maintenance, equipment care)
• Manage stakeholder engagement initiatives and communications on strategic initiatives
• Coordinate governance bodies including pre-board evaluations and advisory services
• Conduct feasibility assessments and business case development for expansion opportunities
• Advise affiliates boards management on manufacturing optimization programs
• Monitor GME programs roll out and report to senior leadership on progress towards key strategic objectives
• Conduct research of industry trends related to manufacturing excellence and translate insights into strategic levers and initiatives that can be integrated in Manufacturing Excellence Programs
• Codify knowledge regarding best practices in manufacturing strategy, promote knowledge sharing via Community of Practices and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the Manufacturing Excellence programs

Requirements:

• As the successful candidate you will hold Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA or Finance) is preferable. 
• You will have a minimum of ten years of experience in manufacturing strategy consulting or in corporate strategic planning.
• You will be able to demonstrate expertise in portfolio management, business case development, and manufacturing operations 
• You will have experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing high-level stakeholder relationships
• You will be able to demonstrate success developing and implementing strategic roadmaps
• You have the ability to translate strategic vision into action through structured process facilitation
• You have strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills