Operations Manager - Wood Shredding

Black & Grey HR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an Operations Manager for their wood shredding unit. This role involves overseeing the operations of a high-capacity facility, managing a diverse team, and ensuring safety and efficiency in industrial shredding processes. Candidates with specialized experience in wood shredding and knowledge of specific machinery are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in wood shredding operations or similar industrial recycling setups.
• Hands-on knowledge of high-capacity shredders (MOBARK, HUSS, Hammel) is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of EHS standards and safe industrial practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the wood shredding unit with a production capacity of 300 tons/day.
• Oversee and manage a team of Shredding Machine Operators, Supervisors, Safety Officers, and Shovel Operators.
• Optimize machine efficiency, operational flow, and output quality.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

MOBARK

HUSS

Hammel

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring exclusively for an Operations Manager Wood Shredding for a well-established and diversified group of companies in Dubai, UAE. This role is critical to the success of a high-capacity recycled wood processing facility, where wood shredding is the core function. We're looking for an expert in wood shredding operations who understands the technical, mechanical, and operational aspects of running industrial shredders at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the wood shredding unit with a production capacity of 300 tons/day.

Oversee and manage a team of Shredding Machine Operators, Supervisors, Safety Officers, and Shovel Operators.

Ensure peak performance and minimal downtime of industrial shredding equipment such as MOBARK, HUSS, and Hammel.

Monitor the intake and classification of waste, used, and fresh wood to maintain a stable input pipeline.

Ensure consistent output of shredded wood fuel for industrial use, particularly in wood-fired boilers in the paper industry.

Optimize machine efficiency, operational flow, and output quality.

Track and report on operational metrics, costs, and productivity KPIs.

Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure preventive and corrective servicing of all shredding equipment.

Enforce strict safety and environmental compliance across the plant.

Requirements

Specialized experience in wood shredding operations or similar industrial recycling setups.

Hands-on knowledge of high-capacity shredders (MOBARK, HUSS, Hammel) is mandatory.

Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex industrial processes under pressure.

Strong understanding of EHS standards and safe industrial practices.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

Global applicants welcome! If you're a wood shredding expert ready to take ownership of a high-volume operation, apply now and be part of a business driving circular economy practices in Dubai, where world-class infrastructure, tax-free income, and a dynamic lifestyle meet industrial innovation.