Head of Industrial Sector

Overview

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the Group's Industrial Sector strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify new industrial investment opportunities within Qatar and international markets.
• Lead strategic planning and long-term industrial expansion initiatives.
• Present investment recommendations and business cases to the Board of Directors and Executive Management.
• Drive sustainable growth and profitability across all industrial businesses.

2. Industrial Business Development

• Identify opportunities in steel, copper, aluminum, metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, and related sectors.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis.
• Develop investment strategies and expansion plans.
• Build strategic partnerships with international manufacturers, technology providers, and investors.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances where applicable.

3. Greenfield Factory Development

• Lead the complete establishment of manufacturing facilities including:
• Market feasibility studies.
• Technical feasibility studies.
• Financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Factory master planning.
• Manufacturing process selection.
• Technology evaluation.
• Equipment specification and procurement.
• Production line design.
• Factory layout optimization.
• Utility planning.
• Capacity planning.
• Automation systems.
• Smart manufacturing solutions.
• Factory commissioning.
• Production startup.
• Ramp-up to full commercial operation.

4. Engineering & Project Management

• Provide executive oversight for:
• EPC contractors.
• Engineering consultants.
• Civil works.
• Mechanical works.
• Electrical works.
• Infrastructure development.
• Utilities installation.
• Equipment installation.
• Factory commissioning.
• Project schedules.
• Budget management.
• Risk management.

5. Manufacturing Operations

• Develop and oversee:
• Production planning.
• Manufacturing excellence.
• Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement programs.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Operational Excellence.
• Quality Management Systems.
• Maintenance strategy.
• Warehouse operations.
• Inventory management.
• Supply chain optimization.
• Production KPIs.
• Drive productivity improvements while reducing manufacturing costs.

6. Financial Management

• Responsible for:
• CAPEX planning.
• Operational budgets.
• Manufacturing cost optimization.
• Investment evaluation.
• Financial forecasting.
• Profitability improvement.
• EBITDA growth.
• ROI achievement.
• Working capital optimization.
• Monitor financial performance across all industrial businesses.

7. Commercial & Supply Chain Leadership

• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials.
• Negotiate strategic supplier agreements.
• Build relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Support commercial teams in market expansion.
• Optimize procurement and logistics operations.
• Ensure uninterrupted production through efficient supply chain management.

8. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Qatar industrial regulations.
• Environmental legislation.
• Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• ISO standards.
• Industrial licensing requirements.
• Civil Defense requirements.
• Ministry approvals.
• International manufacturing standards.

9. Digital Transformation

• Lead implementation of:
• ERP systems.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Industrial automation.
• Predictive maintenance technologies.
• Production analytics.
• Smart factory initiatives.

10. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Establish the Industrial Sector organizational structure.
• Recruit and develop executive leadership teams.
• Build high-performing engineering and manufacturing organizations.
• Develop succession plans.
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor Plant Managers and senior engineering leaders.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree in Engineering Management is highly preferred.

Minimum

• 20 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• At least 10 years in executive leadership roles.
• Proven experience establishing multiple greenfield manufacturing facilities from concept to commercial operation.
• Experience leading industrial businesses with revenues exceeding USD 100 million is preferred.
• International experience within the GCC is highly desirable.

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Steel manufacturing, Copper manufacturing, Metal processing, Industrial engineering, Factory design, EPC project management.
• Heavy manufacturing, Industrial automation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, ISO 9001.
• Quality Management Systems, Supply Chain Management.
• ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), CAPEX management.