Manufacturing Knowledge Management Consultant

Job DescriptionLocation: Saudi Arabia (Must be willing to relocate and work in Saudi)OverviewWe are currently seeking a Manufacturing Knowledge Management Consultant to play a pivotal role in Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME) organizations to lead GME’s Global Knowledge Management initiatives.Your primary role will be to oversee the establishment of a Knowledge Hub and drive continuous improvement through expertise sharing across +75 Communities of Practice (CoPs) management and administration in line with globally recognized best-in-class International Oil Companies (IOCs) knowledge management best practices.Minimum RequirementsMust have a Degree in Engineering, Knowledge Management or a related field.Must have a minimum of 15 years experienced leading knowledge initiatives within manufacturing.Expertise in knowledge engineering, expertise mapping and learning systems is essential.Must have a proven ability to institutionalize continuous improvement culture.Must have a track record of developing and applying taxonomies at scale.Experience designing and implementing integrated knowledge platforms is a requirement.Must possess strong leadership, collaboration and change management competencies.Fluency in multiple languages desired given global responsibilities is preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end knowledge capture processes from high-performing assets worldwide.Develop taxonomies and platforms to codify both explicit and tacit expertise.Re-establish, Administer, and Manage CoPs and expert forums to disseminate best practices rapidly.Benchmark manufacturing processes against industry-leading standards.Identify training needs and knowledge gaps to strengthen capabilities.Ensure integrated knowledge systems and digital tools are optimized.Report on metrics that demonstrate impact on operational excellence.