General Manager – Oil & Gas Manufacturing & Industrial Services
2 days ago
Aberdeen
The General Manager will have overall responsibility for the performance, growth and strategic development of our Oil & Gas Manufacturing and Industrial Services business in Aberdeen. The role will lead a multidisciplinary operation supporting customers across the energy sector, including oil & gas operators, EPCs, OEMs, manufacturers, fabrication companies and other industrial clients. The General Manager will have accountability for P&L performance, commercial growth, operational execution, customer relationships, quality, health & safety and organizational development. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with a commercial mindset and a deep understanding of the oil & gas and industrial manufacturing market. Key Responsibilities Business Leadership & P&L Management • Assume full operational and financial accountability for the Aberdeen business., • Develop and execute the annual business plan, budget and longer-term strategic plan., • Deliver revenue, EBITDA, margin and cash-flow objectives., • Establish clear operational and financial KPIs and ensure performance against plan., • Identify opportunities to improve utilization, productivity, pricing, gross margin and overall profitability., • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive activity and customer requirements., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. Commercial Growth • Develop and execute a commercial strategy focused on profitable growth within the Aberdeen and wider North Sea market., • Build senior-level relationships with major oil & gas operators, EPCs, OEMs, manufacturers, fabrication companies and supply-chain organizations., • Identify opportunities to expand SGS services within existing accounts., • Develop new business opportunities across inspection, testing, manufacturing surveillance, quality assurance, laboratory services and technical support., • Partner with SGS sales and global business lines to develop cross-selling and strategic account opportunities., • Monitor competitive activity and ensure SGS maintains a differentiated market position., • Participate in major tenders, framework agreements and strategic customer negotiations., • Develop partnerships and relationships throughout the regional energy ecosystem. Operations & Manufacturing Services • Provide leadership for all operational activities associated with the Aberdeen business., • Ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to customer requirements., • Oversee manufacturing inspection, vendor surveillance, quality inspection, testing and associated technical services., • Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment, facilities and technical resources are available to meet customer demand., • Improve resource utilization, scheduling, productivity and operational efficiency., • Establish and maintain robust processes for project execution and customer delivery., • Ensure appropriate management of subcontractors and external service providers., • Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be an experienced General Manager, Business Unit Director, Operations Director or senior commercial/operations leader with significant experience in the oil & gas, energy, industrial services, manufacturing, inspection, testing, engineering or related sectors. The individual should bring a combination of: • Proven P&L management experience., • Strong commercial and business-development capability., • Experience leading an operationally complex business., • Experience managing technical and engineering teams., • Strong understanding of the oil & gas supply chain., • Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, inspection or testing environments., • Experience working with major oil & gas operators and/or EPC organizations., • Strong understanding of QHSE and quality-management systems., • Demonstrated ability to improve profitability and operational performance., • Strong customer and stakeholder-management skills., • Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multinational organization.