TROUVAY & CAUVIN is seeking a Yard Operations Manager - based in Jebel Ali, Dubai
Job purpose
The Yard Operations Manager manages all aspects of TROUVAY & CAUVIN Jebel Ali yard operations and facility management and maintenance (buildings and equipment).
The Yard Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and fostering a productive work environment. He also ensures that the operational activities are aligned with the Company policies, regulatory requirements and strategic goals.
This role also requires strong expertise in steel fabrication management and hands-on experience in steel fabrication processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management: overseeing the yard operation team and supervising processes, ensuring compliance with QC and HSE standards, and optimizing resource allocation to maintain productivity and efficiency. It includes organizing and prioritizing workloads, coordinating with various departments, and managing order deliveries to meet client requirements. Additionally, it involves maintaining adequately the yard, buildings and equipment, monitoring order management systems, and managing budgetary requirements to optimize operational costs.
- Steel Fabrication Management: Managing and supervising steel fabrication activities within the yard, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and safety protocols. This includes coordinating fabrication schedules, monitoring progress, and implementing best practices to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Procedures and Quality: ensuring that the yard operations team strictly follows all systems and procedures to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency. This includes upholding health and safety standards for all personnel and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, it involves developing and implementing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity, as well as continuously assessing and refining workflows to adapt to changing business needs.
- Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring the yard operations team to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This includes resolving conflicts, recruiting and developing staff, conducting annual interviews with constructive feedback, and ensuring clear internal communication within the team.
- ERP Process Control: ensuring that ERP processes are correctly implemented and providing necessary training and support to users. This includes assisting users with issues and proposing new reports or processes to continuously improve system efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Competencies
- Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering a related field relevant to the position with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position and sector
- Strong experience in yard operation, inventory management, facility and equipment maintenance
· Proven experience in steel fabrication management and processes
- Strong leadership and management abilities and maintains excellent organisational skills
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Understanding of the company's business and markets
- Deep knowledge of the Company's products and services
- Well-versed in HSE principle
- Close attention to detail.
- Discreet with confidential information.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ERP systems
To apply for this position, please send your CV to [Confidential Information] with the position you are applying for in the subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for individual interviews.
