General Manager

We are conducting a search on behalf of an established oilfield equipment manufacturing company in the UAE for an experienced VP – Manufacturing / General Manager to lead its manufacturing operations, technical performance, and business growth.

Role Overview:

This senior leadership role combines business management with hands-on manufacturing expertise, overseeing the manufacture, repair, and support of drilling and fishing tools and related oilfield equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, and delivery
• Provide technical leadership on complex machining and manufacturing challenges
• Oversee the manufacture, repair, and redress of drilling and fishing tools
• Drive production planning, capacity, productivity, quality, cost, and on-time delivery
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO, HSE, and customer requirements
• Manage operational budgets, CAPEX, resources, and manufacturing KPIs
• Lead and develop production, engineering, and technical teams
• Support business strategy, customer relationships, and operational growth

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• 15+ years in precision manufacturing or oilfield equipment operations
• 7+ years in senior manufacturing/operations leadership
• Strong hands-on expertise in CNC machining and oilfield equipment manufacturing
• Experience with drilling and fishing tools strongly preferred
• Good knowledge of API/ISO quality systems, HSE, production planning, and ERP systems