Factory Head – Technical & Production(FMCG)

Alokozay AFG; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Alokozay AFG is seeking an experienced Factory Head - Technical & Production to oversee all factory operations, drive production planning, machinery maintenance, quality control, and efficiency improvements. The role requires hands-on leadership to maximize output while minimizing downtime and costs.

You will lead technical and production teams, develop plans, monitor KPIs, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to support expansion and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing or factory operations, including experience in production and technical management.
• Experience as Factory Head, Production Manager, Technical Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, and factory maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in production planning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Understanding of raw material utilization, production output, wastage control, and cost management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, quality management systems, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing environments is preferred.
• UAE/GCC manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Candidates in UAE available immediately or on short notice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage overall factory operations, including production, technical maintenance, quality control, and manpower management.
• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities to achieve production targets.
• Supervise machinery operations, equipment performance, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, machinery breakdowns, and production-related challenges.
• Monitor raw material input, finished product output, production wastage, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Ensure maximum machinery utilization while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, maintenance, and quality control departments.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs, machine efficiency, material consumption, and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate production and technical teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and factory performance reports.
• Support management in factory expansion, machinery upgrades, and operational improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Maintenance management

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Team management

KPI monitoring

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Factory Head - Technical & Production to oversee overall factory operations, production planning, machinery maintenance, quality control, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in manufacturing and factory management, with hands-on experience in production machinery, preventive maintenance, technical troubleshooting, manpower management, and process optimization. The role requires strong leadership skills to ensure smooth factory operations, maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and maintain high-quality manufacturing standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage overall factory operations, including production, technical maintenance, quality control, and manpower management.
• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities to achieve production targets.
• Supervise machinery operations, equipment performance, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, machinery breakdowns, and production-related challenges.
• Monitor raw material input, finished product output, production wastage, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Ensure maximum machinery utilization while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, maintenance, and quality control departments.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs, machine efficiency, material consumption, and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate production and technical teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and factory performance reports.
• Support management in factory expansion, machinery upgrades, and operational improvement projects.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing or factory operations, including experience in production and technical management.
• Proven experience as a Factory Head, Production Manager, Technical Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, and factory maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in production planning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of raw material utilization, production output, wastage control, and cost management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, quality management systems, and workplace safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and team management skills.
• Experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing environments is preferred.
• UAE/GCC manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Candidates currently available in the UAE who can join immediately or within a short notice period are preferred.