Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Rgheeb is searching for a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive team and oversee the daily operations of our restaurant group. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across all locations, optimizing processes, and driving performance improvement initiatives. You will work closely with the CEO and other executives to develop and implement strategies that enhance the customer experience, streamline operations, and achieve financial objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management within the restaurant or hospitality industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Growth

• Visionary Planning: Design and implement a comprehensive multi-year corporate strategy that leverages Saudi Arabia’s growing water security needs and incentives for localized manufacturing.
• Market Expansion: Develop and secure valuable partnerships within the Municipal (NWC/SWCC), Industrial (Aramco/Ma’aden), and Commercial sectors.
• Financial Stewardship: Take full responsibility for P&L, driving sustainable revenue growth, enhancing Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA), and managing capital expenditures (CAPEX) for facility improvements.

Manufacturing & Engineering Oversight

• Industrial Production: Manage the complete fabrication and assembly processes for advanced desalination and treatment technologies, including Reverse Osmosis (RO), Multi-Effect Distillation (MED), Multi-Stage Flash (MSF), and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP).
• Specialty Chemicals Division: Lead the manufacturing and distribution of specialized water treatment chemicals, optimizing supply chains for raw materials and ensuring the effectiveness of formulations such as antiscalants, biocides, and coagulants.
• R&D & Innovation: Promote the adoption of sustainable technologies, including solar-powered desalination and high-efficiency membrane systems, to sustain a competitive technological advantage.

. Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

• Service Excellence: Ensure all commissioned plants consistently meet or surpass contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to water quality, uptime, and energy efficiency.
• Lifecycle Management: Implement advanced asset management and preventive maintenance programs to maximize infrastructure lifespan and reduce operational risks.
• Localization (Saudization): Lead "Local Content" initiatives to ensure the organization complies with or exceeds In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) and National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) standards through workforce development and local procurement.

Compliance, HSE & Quality

• Regulatory Alignment: Act as the ultimate authority on compliance with the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) and other Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Safety Culture: Foster a "Zero Harm" mindset by enforcing stringent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols across all plant locations and chemical laboratories.
• Quality Standards: Uphold the highest standards of ISO certification and international engineering quality for all manufactured products and chemical outputs.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Executive Liaison: Serve as the key point of contact for government agencies, private developers, and major industrial partners.
• Strategic Partnerships: Negotiate and oversee global collaborations with equipment vendors and chemical suppliers to secure advantageous trading terms and exclusive distribution agreements.
• Talent Leadership: Manage a diverse team of engineers and professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture grounded in technical expertise and accountability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or. An MBA is strongly preferred.
• 15+ years in the water/desalination sector, with a minimum of 5 years in a Chief Operating Officer
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Saudi Arabian regulatory landscape, procurement laws, and the technical standards of SWCC and NWC.
• Proven ability to manage both "Hard Engineering" (EPC/O&M) and "Specialty Chemicals" (Formulations/Trading) business units.