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 deliveryProvide technical leadership on complex machining and manufacturing challengesOversee the manufacture, repair, and redress of drilling and fishing toolsDrive production planning, capacity, productivity, quality, cost, and on-time deliveryEnsure compliance with API, ISO, HSE, and customer requirementsManage operational budgets, CAPEX, resources, and manufacturing KPIsLead and develop production, engineering, and technical teamsSupport business strategy, customer relationships, and operational growthQualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineering preferred15+ years in precision manufacturing or oilfield equipment operations7+ years in senior manufacturing/operations leadershipStrong hands-on expertise in CNC machining and oilfield equipment manufacturingExperience with drilling and fishing tools strongly preferredGood knowledge of API/ISO quality systems, HSE, production planning, and ERP systems