About ASMO

ASMO is a joint venture between DHL and Aramco, combining DHL’s logistics expertise with Aramco’s extensive supply chain ecosystem. The company aims to redefine procurement and supply chain standards, enabling growth across various industrial sectors. ASMO is projected to be operational in 2025, initially focusing on Saudi Aramco and its affiliates, with long-term plans to serve all industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia and eventually the MENA region.

Role Overview

The Spark Site Director at ASMO is responsible for the comprehensive oversight and management of a specific site or facility. This full-time role involves ensuring efficient operations, adherence to safety and compliance standards, and the consistent delivery of high-quality products or services. The Site Director will lead a team, manage resources, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple disciplines within Site Management, determining courses of action based on established principles and modifying existing processes.
• Develop and execute the site’s long-term strategic plan, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
• Formulate annual business plans for the site and ensure the achievement of financial and strategic objectives.
• Report to the Chief Operations Officer on activity progress, opportunities, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage and continuously monitor site performance to identify deviations and implement necessary resources and actions.
• Oversee all site operations, including production, maintenance, inventory management, and logistics.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality metrics, and delivery performance, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Continuously assess and improve operational processes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization.
• Manage site employee performance, define workforce requirements, and oversee recruitment, training, and development in conjunction with the Human Capital Department.
• Recommend an optimal organizational structure for the site in coordination with the Chief Operations Officer and Human Capital Department.
• Prepare and recommend the site’s budget in alignment with the annual business plan and monitor financial performance.
• Identify and manage the implementation of site-related change initiatives on systems, processes, and practices, incorporating international leading practices.
• Manage the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and manage site improvements to ensure compliance with ASMO’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Present regular and ad-hoc management reports, providing recommendations and strategic insights to the Chief Operations Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in site operations and management.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge across several disciplines, including highly specialized fields.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic and annual business plans.
• Experience in managing financial performance and budgets.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and talent development.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Saudi Arabia. The Site Director will operate within a dynamic environment, collaborating with various internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve ASMO’s strategic objectives.