Chief Operating Officer - Multi-Site Ops & Growth

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is recruiting on behalf of a leading agri-food manufacturing player in the UAE for a Chief Operating Officer. The role will oversee production, supply chain, quality, and R&D across multiple sites, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

You will lead strategic planning, drive pricing and go-to-market alignment with commercial teams, and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve performance targets while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required; MBA preferred for senior leadership.
• 20+ years of progressive leadership in multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and delivering transformation.
• Strong strategic planning, commercial acumen, and execution capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive operational performance across all functions and locations.
• Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and production operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Champion cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with commercial and sales teams to align operations with market demands.
• Translate high-level strategies into actionable operational plans and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

Data-driven performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting on behalf of a leading agri-food manufacturing player in the UAE for a Chief Operating Officer. The role will oversee production, supply chain, quality, and R&D across multiple sites, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

You will lead strategic planning, drive pricing and go-to-market alignment with commercial teams, and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve performance targets while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance across the