Production Manager | Pressure Vessels Division

Arabian International Company (AIC)

Production Operations

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all pressure vessel fabrication activities from cutting/fabrication to testing/shipping
• Optimize production workflows to meet delivery deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and bottleneck resolution
• Ensure adherence to ASME Section VIII Div. 1/2, API 510/650, PED, and relevant codes

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop 50+ personnel including supervisors, welders, fitters, NDT technicians, and helpers
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training programs
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Ensure all vessels meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
• Collaborate with QA/QC team on weld procedure qualifications (WPS/PQR), radiography, hydrotesting, and inspection sign-offs
• Maintain zero LTI safety record; enforce PPE, hot work, confined space, and lifting protocols

Budget & Cost Management

• Own production budget; control labor, material, overhead, and rework costs
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through lean manufacturing and waste elimination
• Monitor KPIs: OEE, on-time delivery%, first-pass yield, cost per pound/kg

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering on design-for-manufacturability andDFM feedback
• Coordinate with Procurement for material availability (plates, forgings, fittings)
• Partner with Sales/Project Management on realistic lead times and customer commitments