Manufacturing Performance Expert (GME)

The Manufacturing Performance Expert will help improve the overall operational and financial performance of downstream assets. The role coordinates with facility teams, gathers and analyses manufacturing and financial information and develops recommendations to help assets reach their full potential. It combines asset management, performance benchmarking, gap analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on translating data into improvement programmes and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for assigned asset teams, supporting communication and information sharing with the Global Manufacturing Excellence organisation.
• Design consistent methods for collecting, maintaining, analysing and presenting operational and financial performance data.
• Prepare reports and presentations for asset teams and senior leadership, explaining performance trends and improvement priorities.
• Assess downstream asset performance, including operating expenditure, turnaround outcomes and maintenance costs, and identify areas for improvement.
• Benchmark results against industry leaders and other company assets using recognised oil and gas metrics, including Solomon benchmarks where appropriate.
• Develop performance models and dashboards, conduct full-potential assessments and gap studies, and coordinate actions that improve asset results.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering together with knowledge of Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in asset management or a related role within the downstream oil and gas industry.
• Experience with downstream benchmarking and performance frameworks such as Solomon or RAM, and with leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of refinery and petrochemical operations, stakeholder relationships and data analysis tools such as Excel and presentation software.

Skills

Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness, analytical ability and an understanding of how operational performance affects financial results. Strong reporting, communication, presentation and relationship-building skills are important. The role also requires confidence working with different facility teams, explaining benchmark results and helping stakeholders agree practical improvement priorities.

Employment Details

This is a permanent, full-time residential role in Saudi Arabia with an expat family relocation package advertised for the vacancy. The position supports downstream operating assets and requires regular coordination with operational, financial and leadership stakeholders. The exact work location and work schedule will be confirmed in the employment offer.