Manage the operational performance and profitability of the assigned Spanish branches, including inspection and laboratory operations, personnel, resource deployment, quality and safety. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, the Regional Manager provides a clear management link between the Country Manager and the Branch Managers and ensures consistent execution of approved country plans. Operational leadership and branch performance Lead Branch Managers in the day-to-day management of inspection and laboratory operations, ensuring timely, accurate service delivery in accordance with customer requirements and company standards. Set branch objectives, conduct regular performance reviews and branch visits, and implement corrective plans where service, productivity or profitability falls below expectations. Prepare and consolidate branch budgets and forecasts for review by the Country Manager; manage performance against approved budgets and submit required financial reports on time. Review revenue, profitability, labor costs, overtime, subcontractors and other operating expenses; Review headcount, equipment and capital requests, providing a documented business case and recommendation to the Country Manager. Quality, safety and compliance Ensure Branch Managers maintain required quality control records, technical procedures and audit documentation, and comply with applicable accreditation, customer and regulatory requirements. Oversee the accuracy, integrity and timely reporting of inspection and laboratory results, working with technical and quality personnel within their assigned responsibilities. Ensure employees receive required technical, safety and policy training and maintain documented competency and authorization for their activities. Maintain safe working practices, appropriate PPE,



good housekeeping and safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Coach and evaluate Branch Managers; ensure consistent performance management, employee development and succession planning across assigned branches. Coordinate workforce planning and recruitment with HR and the Country Manager; Commercial and customer support Support the Country Manager’s commercial plans by maintaining customer contacts, identifying new opportunities and promoting Saybolt services within the assigned area. Work with commercial and technical teams to align customer commitments with operational capability, capacity and approved pricing and contractual terms. Resolve operational customer concerns promptly and elevate significant complaints, claims or contractual issues to the Country Manager. Provide consolidated operational and financial reporting, including staffing, overtime, service performance, quality, safety, customer issues and progress against improvement actions. Escalate significant safety, quality, financial, customer or personnel risks immediately, with recommended actions. Lead agreed improvement and digitalization initiatives and share effective practices across the branch network. Manage routine operations, staffing deployment and expenditure within approved budgets, company policies and formally delegated authority.



Signing authority is limited to expressly delegated in writing; Recommend recruitment, promotions, compensation changes, significant disciplinary actions, capital expenditure, restructuring and major customer or contractual decisions to the Country Manager, coordinating with HR and relevant functions. Country strategy, overall financial accountability and final country-level decisions remain with the Country Manager, subject to corporate authority limits. A degree in a petroleum, petrochemical, scientific, engineering or related field, or a minimum of five years of relevant management experience and/or equivalent training in inspection and laboratory operations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple branches or geographically dispersed teams, lead managers and improve operational and financial performance. Knowledge of petroleum, chemical or gas inspection and testing, quality management, safety requirements and relevant technical standards. Professional fluency in Spanish and English; Ability to analyze budgets, financial reports, operational data, ratios, trends and quality control information and translate findings into practical actions. Strong planning, problem-solving, coaching and conflict-resolution skills; proficiency in spreadsheet, reporting and company business systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. quality orientation; financial and commercial awareness; PERFORMANCE MEASURES Performance is assessed against agreed branch budgets and objectives, including profitability, productivity and utilization, customer service and retention, turnaround time, quality and audit performance, safety, corrective-action completion, accurate timekeeping, training compliance and employee development. The role combines off

📌 International Business Manager (España)
🏢 SAYBOLT ESPAÑA
📍 España