Job Title: Executive Director / CEO – Steel Manufacturing
Industry: Steel Manufacturing
Department: Executive Management
Job Summary
An experienced Executive Director responsible for overseeing the overall operations, strategic direction, and business performance of a steel manufacturing facility. Ensures efficient production, high product quality, cost control, operational excellence, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Leads cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, maximize profitability, improve productivity, and support sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership and Management
- Develop and implement business strategies, operational plans, and long-term growth objectives.
- Lead the factory’s overall performance, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial targets.
- Manage budgets, operating expenses, capital investments, and resource allocation.
- Report operational and financial performance to the Board of Directors or company owners.
2. Steel Manufacturing and Production
- Oversee all manufacturing operations, production planning, and scheduling.
- Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality and minimizing waste.
- Monitor manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, production efficiency, and capacity.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Coordinate production activities according to customer specifications and delivery commitments.
3. Factory Operations and Maintenance
- Supervise plant operations, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and major maintenance activities.
- Ensure the availability of raw materials, spare parts, machinery, and production resources.
- Improve equipment performance and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
4. Quality Control and Assurance
- Ensure compliance with applicable steel product standards, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
- Oversee quality assurance, inspection, testing, and corrective action processes.
- Reduce production defects, material losses, and customer complaints.
- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the factory.
5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and environmental regulations.
- Implement workplace safety procedures, risk assessments, and emergency response plans.
- Promote safe working practices across production, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics.
- Monitor environmental performance, waste management, and energy consumption.
6. Supply Chain and Commercial Management
- Oversee procurement, raw material planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, customers, and other business partners.
- Support sales and commercial teams in production planning, order fulfillment, and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor material costs, inventory levels, and supply chain efficiency.
7. Human Resources and Team Development
- Lead and develop senior managers, department heads, engineers, supervisors, and factory employees.
- Establish clear performance indicators and accountability across departments.
- Support workforce planning, employee training, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Build a culture of teamwork, discipline, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output and capacity utilization.
- Manufacturing cost per ton.
- Product quality and rejection rates.
- Equipment downtime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- On-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Occupational safety performance.
- Energy consumption and material yield.
- Operating profit and budget performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in steel manufacturing, factory management, and industrial operations.
- Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale manufacturing facilities.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, quality management, maintenance, cost control, and industrial safety.
- Excellent strategic planning, financial management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Core Competencies: Executive Leadership | Steel Manufacturing | Factory Management | Production Optimization | Operational Excellence | Cost Reduction | Quality Assurance | Health and Safety | Supply Chain Management | Business Development
