Department Manager Production Optimization

Job Description

Plan, direct and manage all the operations related to company lubricants production, supply chain, logistics, storage and distribution for UAE and International markets. Lead the Domestic and International Toll Blending across countries in Africa, Middle East, Europe, China, Indian Sub‑Continent and Southeast Asia. Support Sales, and manage Raw Materials Demand and Supply strategy for each location. Constant monitoring of COGS across various Toll Blending locations to boost sales and promote company Distribution image and reputation.

Manage company Gr III base oil, specialty products & marine lubricants operations. Ensure 100% compliance with company HSE requirements. Support the transformation of ANDOC lubricants business in accordance with the strategic business plan & growth.

• Support the Division in prospecting and due diligence to find out toll blenders in the country of interest.
• Studies and analyses the current situation for existing and future investments. Obtains market specific data on cost of raw materials, blending fees, competitor price analysis, feasibility of blending.
• Ensure the shortlisted parties meet company HSE & Quality requirements.

• Develop strategies, policies and procedures for Toll Blending Department. Develop and direct implementation of strategy for each toll blending location by developing standard and unique SOPs.
• Plan and monitor toll blending COGS to ensure operational profitability of company lubricants at all times. Negotiate terms and conditions in a changing environment of toll blenders for new products and offerings.
• Defines processes to capture production data & designs management information system routes to capture and aggregate production data. Makes resources available and train stakeholders on implementation of new processes. Monitors compliance level with processes and report challenge.
• Ensures company sustainability agenda is embedded in the Lubricant Division operation processes; drives company Group AI & digitisation agenda for all operations within Lubricant Division.
• Implements robust BCP for Lubricant Division operation with UAE as well as for International location. This not only includes direct blending filling operation but also address all raw material and packaging suppliers as well.

• Responsible for directing and managing all toll blending processes including:
  • Ensure proper communication with Finance Group, DSD, ISD, ITD, LD and all other departments as necessary for Third Party Blending and operations.
  • Single point of communication between toll blender and ADD after signup of agreement with the toll blender.
  • Review cost price list from toll blender on a monthly basis and send across to DMIS / DMDS.
• Domestic Toll Blending:
  • Arrange for registration of multiple toll blenders in the UAE and countries of direct operations like KSA.
  • Ensure blending orders and purchase orders are timely and accurately placed for domestic orders. Ensure timely and accurate product delivery to ADD warehouse.
  • Review monthly reconciliation for domestic supplies received from toll blenders. Approve Domestic Toll Blender Invoices against supply.
  • Issue Authorization for Packaging suppliers to supply packaging materials to toll blenders.
• International Toll Blending:
  • Manage International Toll Blending Operation through different model including:
    Franchise, Royality and Subsidiary as applicable in different geography.
  • Ensure Royalty Proforma Invoice and Dispatch Advice are issued to Toll Blenders.
  • Control / monitor local transaction between distributor and toll blender for International Sales.
  • Ensure Product Delivery to International Distributors from International Toll Blenders at right price with right royalty.
  • Ensure payment of taxes and duties, if any, by toll blender in the respective countries.
  • Propose different models of toll blending depending on local laws of country of interest.
• Base Oil & Specialties:
  • Responsible for the terminal operation for Gr III base oil distribution within UAE.
  • Support purchase and supply chain activities for supply of specialty chemicals and other item to company group for inhouse consumption.
  • Accountable for the operational gain & losses in Gr III Base Oil operations.
  • Support enhancement of storage capacity & other operation facilities as required for further business development.
• Supply Chain, Warehousing and Logistics:
  • Responsible for managing the entire supply chain, warehousing & logistics for the domestic lubricant business in UAE.
  • Support the Supply Chain operation (manage supply or raw materials & selection of packaging suppliers) in international location for the country of operation.
  • Support the selection, onboarding & flawless operation of warehouses & logistics partners for the international country of operation.
  • Ensure all domestic & international operations meet the company HSE & Quality requirements.
  • Lead the RCA & CAPA as applicable for any customer complaint received.