Marble & Stone Production Director

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is recruiting a Head of Production for a leading marble and stone manufacturer in Abu Dhabi. The role demands deep expertise in stone processing, factory operations, and end-to-end production leadership to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will oversee block receiving, slab cutting, polishing, and installation, while driving lean manufacturing, cost optimization, and adherence to ISO standards. Collaboration with project managers and clients is essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of proven experience in marble/stone processing and fabrication.
• 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of stone processing machinery and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the complete production cycle: block receiving, slab cutting, polishing, resin treatment, edge profiling, finishing, and site installation.
• Manage multi-disciplinary production teams across factory and field operations, ensuring targets and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and clients to align output with timelines and specifications.
• Develop and monitor production plans, manpower schedules, and preventive maintenance for equipment (CNC, polishing lines, water jet, etc.).
• Implement and enforce quality control, HSE standards, and ISO procedures for compliance with certifications.
• Track and analyze production KPIs (yield, downtime, throughput) and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage raw material handling, inventory control, and logistics coordination for imported marble blocks and slabs.
• Lead cost-optimization initiatives while safeguarding product integrity.

Skills

Stone processing

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

CNC machines

Polishing lines

Bridge cutters

Water jet machines

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting a Head of Production for a leading marble and stone manufacturer in Abu Dhabi. The role demands deep expertise in stone processing, factory operations, and end-to-end production leadership to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will oversee block receiving, slab cutting, polishing, and installation, while driving lean manufacturing, cost optimization, and adherence to ISO standards. Collaboration with project managers and clients is essential.