General Manager- Plastic

Sperton Global AS; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS in the UAE seeks a General Manager to oversee the plastic plant's operations at RAK, including production planning, quality control, maintenance and cost control. You will drive safety, lean manufacturing and strategic initiatives to meet targets while ensuring regulatory compliance and high quality.

The role requires strong leadership, vast experience in plastic molding, and the ability to coordinate with procurement, logistics, QA and sales to align plant goals with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Polymer Engineering; MBA/CIEPET preferred.
• 10-15 years in plastic manufacturing (blow/injection molding) with 5 years in a senior management or GM role.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic molding technologies; strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to meet daily, monthly and annual production targets.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for operational efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee daily plastic can/blow/injection molding operations.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet production schedules.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality standards (ISO, customer specs) are met.
• Coordinate with QA, R&D and cross-functional teams on defects and improvements.
• Maintain compliance with local environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Supervise maintenance activities, approve CAPEX/OPEX proposals, and manage budgets.
• Lead and develop production, maintenance and store teams.

Job description

Job Title: General Manager Plastic Plant

Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO
Location: RAK UAE

Salary 10-12 k AED

Job Summary:

The General Manager of the Plastic Plant is responsible for overseeing the complete operations of the plastic manufacturing unit including production planning process optimization quality control maintenance manpower management and cost control. The GM ensures that production targets are met in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner while maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Lead the plant operations to meet daily monthly and annual production targets.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for operational efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of plant operations with company goals.

Production & Process Management:

• Oversee daily plastic can/blow/injection molding operations.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet production schedules.
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials machinery and manpower.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards (ISO customer specs etc.).
• Coordinate with QC and R&D teams for defect reduction and product improvement.
• Maintain compliance with local environmental health and safety regulations.

Maintenance & Equipment:

• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure machine uptime and reduce downtime.
• Approve capital equipment purchases and upgrades.

Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Manage plant budgets monitor operating costs and control waste.
• Optimize cost efficiency in production and procurement.
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX proposals as needed.

Team Management:

• Lead and develop production maintenance and store teams.
• Set performance targets conduct appraisals and enforce discipline.
• Promote a culture of accountability teamwork and safety.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Liaise with procurement logistics quality R&D and sales departments.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and dispatch of finished goods.
• Work closely with management to align plant goals with business strategy.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Production/Polymer Engineering; MBA/CIEPET preferred.
• Experience: 1015 years in plastic manufacturing (blow/injection molding) with 5 years in a senior management or GM role.
• Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of plastic molding technologies and plant operations.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.