Plant Director / Manager - Aluminium Extrusion (Iraq)

About the role

Tiryaki Agro, a global agricultural supply chain company with a 60-year history, is looking for an experienced Plant Director / Manager for its subsidiary in Iraq, which operates an aluminium extrusion plant. The role is responsible for setting up and running the plant, overseeing commissioning, production operations and overall plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Verify the plant process flow, layout, capacity assumptions and utility requirements.
• Coordinate machinery suppliers, engineering companies and contractors technically.
• Oversee FAT/SAT, installation, hot commissioning, performance testing and acceptance.
• Set up the production, maintenance, quality, planning, warehouse and technical teams.
• Develop SOPs, maintenance systems, quality plans, spare parts management and training infrastructure.
• Manage capacity, recovery, OEE, energy consumption, scrap rates and unit costs after commissioning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in aluminium extrusion plant operations, including plant establishment, commissioning and production management.
• Proven experience in greenfield plant establishment, commissioning and ramp-up.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of press, billet, die shop and finishing processes.
• Experience in casthouse and remelting operations, depending on the production model.