Manufacturing Director

Morgan McKinley; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a strategic leader in the food manufacturing sector in Dubai. The role requires over 8 years of senior manufacturing experience, particularly in FMCG environments. Responsibilities include leading operational plans, focusing on efficiency, and championing a culture of quality and best practices. Ideal candidates will possess an MBA or a Masters in Engineering, with proficiency in English and desirable Arabic skills. Join us to drive pivotal changes in the food manufacturing landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior manufacturing experience within FMCG Food.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
• Experience managing teams and improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Sector manufacturing strategy.
• Champion the development of operational plans.
• Focus on efficiency through budgeting.
• Deliver capital expenditure programmes.
• Empower first line staff through KPI management.
• Champion a quality culture.

Skills

Leadership

KPI Management

People Management

Quality Assurance

Education

MBA or Masters in Engineering

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Master Black Belt

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Food Sector manufacturing strategy on an international basis, delivering against all KPI's whilst developing a growing team.
• Champion the development of Group Operational plans.
• Focus the department upon efficiency increases through manufacturing and manpower budgeting.
• Deliver the current capital expenditure programmes and identify further opportunities for step change improvements.
• Enable the empowerment of first line staff through KPI management.
• Lead and champion a Quality culture within the Company.
• Evaluate performance and react accordingly.
• Approve new product concepts and review their development cycle.
• Create a culture of best practice and motivation through exceptional people management.

Qualifications

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Desirable
• Certified Master Black Belt Desirable
• MBA or Masters in Engineering Desirable
• Fluent English, Arabic Desirable
• An executive from FMCG Food with 8 years senior Manufacturing experience Management / Director / VP within the GCC