Lubricants Plant Head — Operations & Quality Leader

Parker Connect; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is assisting a Ras Al Khaimah-based manufacturing firm in finding a seasoned Plant Head for its lubricants operations. The role oversees production management, QC, safety, planning, and cost control to deliver targets while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 15–18 years in lubricants plant operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and hands-on experience with SAP/ERP and production reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 15–18 years of experience in lubricants manufacturing plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of lubricant production processes and plant management.
• Experience in leading production teams and factory operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations and production activities.
• Ensure smooth blending, filling, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor production planning and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain product quality standards per company and industry requirements.
• Supervise plant staff, operators, and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational regulations.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics departments.
• Minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Control production costs and optimize resource utilization.
• Prepare operational reports and production documentation.
• Handle audits, inspections, and quality checks.

Skills

Plant management

Lubricants production

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Production reporting

Job description

Parker Connect is assisting a Ras Al Khaimah-based manufacturing firm in finding a seasoned Plant Head for its lubricants operations. The role oversees production management, QC, safety, planning, and cost control to deliver targets while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 15–18 years in lubricants plant operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and hands-on experience with SAP/ERP and production reporting.