Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Role: COO - Chief Operating Officer – Metals(Manufacturing)Location: Sharjah, UAESalary: Up to AED 65,000 (Negotiable)Experience: 15+ years(Senior role)Industry: Metals | Recycling | Non-Ferrous | Manufacturing | Trading

Key Responsibilities

Own overall business performance, revenue, margins and profitability.Lead integrated recycling, manufacturing, trading and commercial operations.Oversee processing of aluminium/copper scrap into ingots and finished products.Develop and strengthen bulk scrap sourcing and procurement networks across international markets.Lead domestic and international scrap trading activities, including pricing, quality, credit and commercial risk.Develop markets and customer relationships for aluminium/copper ingots and finished products.Identify new markets, suppliers, customers, trading opportunities and strategic partnerships.Drive plant efficiency, production capacity, yield improvement, cost optimisation and quality.Align procurement, production, inventory, sales and logistics to maximise contribution margins.Lead and develop large, multi-functional teams across Operations, Production, Procurement, Trading, Sales, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Maintenance.Manage working capital, cash flow, inventory, receivables, payables and trade-finance requirements.Develop long-term business expansion strategies, including new markets, capacity expansion, JVs and strategic partnerships.Monitor global aluminium and copper market dynamics and translate market intelligence into commercial opportunities.Ensure robust governance, risk management and applicable UAE/international trade compliance.Requirements At least 15+ years of experience with non-ferrous metalStrong aluminium and/or copper industry exposure.Proven experience across both metal recycling/manufacturing plant and trading.If you have experience into mining also that would be beneficial.Strong track record in bulk scrap procurement and sourcing.Demonstrated experience trading scrap and/or finished aluminium/copper products.Proven ownership with measurable commercial and profitability achievements.Experience managing large, multi-functional teams and senior stakeholders.Strong international metals-market and cross-border trading exposure.UAE/GCC experience is essential.Exposure to mining, upstream resources or mining-linked supply chains will be highly advantageous.