Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsSteel ManufacturingStrategic LeadershipAbout Our ClientOne is one of the largest steel producers in East AfricaJob DescriptionStrategic Operations & Portfolio ExpansionOversee and optimize the overarching performance of the Steel Melt Shop, CCMs, rolling mills, and the upcoming wire rod mill, ensuring safety, efficiency, and world-class product quality.Drive the execution of strategic expansion projects, spearheading the operational roadmap for downstream wire products, future DRI production, and upstream mining initiatives.Collaborate with the Board and CEO to formulate long-term capital expenditure (CapEx) plans, technology upgrades, and infrastructure scalability.Corporate & Factory IntegrationSeamlessly integrate head office functions (Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, HR, IT, and Commercial) with on-the-ground factory operations to eliminate silos and enhance organizational agility.Optimize global raw material sourcing strategies, inventory management, and cost structures in coordination with the supply chain and finance teams.Align sales and production forecasting to ensure market responsiveness, order fulfillment, and expansion of market share locally and regionally.Human Resources & Industrial RelationsProvide strategic guidance to HR and factory leadership in managing a unionized workforce of 1,000+ employees, maintaining harmonious labor relations, compliance, and constructive union negotiations.Cultivate a culture of high performance, accountability, safety compliance, and continuous talent development across all operational tiers.Board Liaison & GovernanceServe as a primary liaison between executive management and the Board of Directors, preparing comprehensive operational reports, feasibility studies, and strategic proposals.Provide expert recommendations on risk management, regulatory compliance in Ethiopia, and operational governance.The Successful ApplicantCandidate Profile & Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline. An MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business Management/Operations is a distinct advantage.Experience:Minimum of 15+ years of progressive professional experience, with at least 10 years in senior management/executive roles within heavy manufacturing, ideally within an integrated steel mill or heavy metallurgical processing environment.Proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing facilities, supply chains, and multi-departmental corporate teams.Technical Expertise: Deep technical understanding of steelmaking processes (induction furnaces, continuous casting, rolling mills) and exposure to upstream/downstream integration (wire products, DRI, or mining).Leadership & Soft Skills:Exceptional cross-functional leadership capabilities with experience aligning corporate head offices with industrial plant operations.Demonstrated success in labor relations, particularly managing and negotiating within unionized work environments.Strong strategic acumen, financial literacy, and experience interfacing with a Board of Directors.What's on OfferA great opportunity to be part of a growing industrial group with significant expansion ambitions across the regionA highly strategic executive role with direct exposure to Board-level decision-making, major capital investments, business transformation initiatives, and future growth projects.The chance to lead a large, diversified manufacturing business and make a tangible impact on one of Africa's most important industrial sectors.Attractive PackageContactYelena YinQuote job refJN-102026-7120563Phone number+27 11 303 8300Job summaryFunctionEngineering & ManufacturingSpecialisationOperations ManagementIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereEthiopiaJob TypePermanentConsultant nameYelena YinConsultant phone+27 11 303 8300Job ReferenceJN-102026-7120563
