Job Description
Project Lead – New Factory Setup (Metal/Steel Manufacturing) Al Watania For Industries | Full-time | Saudi Arabia About the Role: Al Watania For Industries is looking for an experienced Project Lead to own the end-to-end setup of a new manufacturing facility — from planning through construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and first production run. This is a greenfield project: you will be building a factory from the ground up, not managing an existing operation. This role is ideal for someone who has done this before in a metal or steel manufacturing environment and knows exactly what it takes to turn an empty site into a fully operating plant. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the factory setup project across all phases: site readiness, civil works coordination, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and ramp-up to full production. - Develop and manage the project plan, budget, and timeline, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively managed. - Manage relationships with equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and government/regulatory bodies (municipality, civil defense, environmental permits, etc.). - Build and lead the project team, including hiring and onboarding staff ahead of production start-up. - Coordinate across procurement, engineering, quality, and operations to keep the project on schedule. - Ensure the new facility meets all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards before handover to operations. - Report progress and key decisions to executive leadership. Required Qualifications: - Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience setting up a factory or production facility from scratch — from site/groundwork through equipment installation, commissioning, and start of production. - Prior experience specifically in metal or steel manufacturing is required. - Proven experience managing project budgets, timelines, and vendor/contractor relationships for capital projects. - Strong understanding of industrial equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning processes. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field). - Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating with significant ambiguity in a fast-moving, ground-up project environment. - Fluent in Arabic and/or English. Preferred Qualifications: - PMP or equivalent project management certification. - Familiarity with Saudi regulatory and licensing requirements for industrial facilities. - Experience in the metal packaging, steel processing, or related heavy manufacturing sectors. Location: Saudi Arabia (on-site during construction and commissioning phases).
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