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 Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineering. 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.

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.