Vice President of Global Operations

Company Overview

JAFCO Steel Group is an ISO 9001:2015-certified steel producer established in 1991 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The business is built around dependable quality, steady product availability, and on-time delivery, helping customers safeguard timelines, budgets, and commercial credibility. Its operations include advanced manufacturing lines, testing labs, research and development capabilities, and dedicated teams across production, packaging, warehousing, and logistics. JAFCO supplies rebars, billets, and scaffolding products for demanding industrial settings and serves more than 200 businesses with a focus on disciplined execution, open operations, and long-term dependability.

Role Summary

This full-time, remote leadership role is responsible for steering and improving end-to-end operations across JAFCO’s international footprint. The position covers manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and operational planning to keep quality high, supply dependable, and deliveries timely. The role also involves defining operational direction, setting performance measures, advancing continuous improvement, and ensuring operations support overall business growth.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the overall operations strategy across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and planning functions.
• Strengthen performance by defining metrics, monitoring results, and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with leaders across functions to keep operational goals aligned with broader business objectives.
• Oversee major projects and operational transformation efforts from planning through execution.
• Review and manage operational risk while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop scalable systems and efficient workflows that improve cost control and customer satisfaction.
• Coach and support operational teams to build leadership capability and execution discipline.
• Use data and performance insights to identify opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Strong background in operations management and operational excellence, with the ability to lead large, multi-site industrial operations.
• Solid supply chain expertise covering procurement, production planning, inventory control, and international logistics.
• Ability to shape long-term operational plans that support business objectives and growth priorities.
• Experience managing complex projects and transformation programs with structured execution and follow-through.
• Substantial leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally in steel or heavy industry.
• Comfort working with distributed and cross-cultural teams, supported by strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of using data to make decisions, measure performance, and improve processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a similar field; an MBA or comparable advanced degree is preferred.

Additional Information

This is a remote, full-time leadership opportunity based in the United States. No salary details, number of openings, start date, or application deadline were provided.