Lead Production Manager – Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations for a client in the UAE's specialty chemicals and plastics sector. You will plan, direct, and optimize production processes to meet output targets while upholding strict quality, safety, and cost efficiency standards.

You will lead a team of supervisors and operators, drive continuous improvement using OEE and Lean methods, and ensure compliance with ISO standards across all production

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor in specialty chemicals, plastics, or related process manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process flows, OEE management, Lean/5S, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent leadership and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant production schedules to maximize output and on-time delivery.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap, downtime) and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure SOPs, safety protocols, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) compliance.
• Control costs, optimize raw material use, and reduce waste across production lines.
• Lead and mentor production line supervisors and operators.

Skills

Operations management

Scheduling

OEE management

Lean Manufacturing

5S principles

Root cause analysis

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Manpower Middle East is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations for a client in the UAE's specialty chemicals and plastics sector. You will plan, direct, and optimize production processes to meet output targets while upholding strict quality, safety, and cost efficiency standards.

You will lead a team of supervisors and operators, drive continuous improvement using OEE and Lean methods, and ensure compliance with ISO standards across all production