COO (Metallurgy / strategic development / operations) Middle East

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Manage all metallurgical plants across continents, ensuring optimal operational performance, cost efficiency, and safety compliance.
  
• Implement and monitor operational KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs.
  
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards across all operations.
  
• Optimize production processes, energy utilization, and resource allocation to maximize profitability.
  

Business Development & Strategy:

• Lead strategic planning for the metallurgy division in alignment with the Group’s growth objectives.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities, joint ventures, and acquisitions in the metals and mining sectors.
  
• Foster partnerships with global stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to expand market presence.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen supply chain and vertically integrated operations.
  

Leadership & Team Management:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global operations and business development team.
  
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation across all plants and regions.
  
• Collaborate closely with other divisions, including finance, logistics, and corporate development.
  

• Proven experience (15+ years) in senior operational roles within metallurgy, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
  
• Strong track record in business development, mergers, acquisitions, and international project execution.
  
• Experience managing multi-site, multi-country operations across continents.
  
• Excellent strategic, financial, and operational acumen.
  
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mining, Industrial Engineering, and MBA preferred.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively internationally.
  

Key Competencies:

• Global operational leadership
  
• Business growth and acquisition expertise
  
• Cross-cultural team management
  
• Operational excellence and process optimization
  
• Strategic thinking and execution
  

Senior executive package to discuss.