Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

Hire Resolve.com; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is assisting organizations in the UAE by hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing, production, and operations with 5–10+ years of experience. This role emphasizes leadership and efficiency improvements within supply chains and manufacturing, providing candidates a clear route to senior leadership roles. Benefits include private health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations in UAE or GCC.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Supply Chain Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

MES systems

Job description

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals to join their UAE-based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles.

Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality, health and safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
• Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
• Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
• Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws, local health and safety regulations, and ISO quality standards
• Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
• Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, and planners
• Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Manufacturing or Production Management
• Supply Chain Management or Planning
• Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
• Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
• Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering
• Quality Engineering or Quality Management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations within the UAE or GCC region
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
• Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced, multicultural environments
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development