Operations Manager - Wood Shredding

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established group in Dubai is seeking an Operations Manager specialized in wood shredding. The ideal candidate will lead operations for a high-capacity facility, ensuring optimum performance, safety compliance, and managing a diverse team. This role is critical for the company's sustainable manufacturing goals, offering an excellent salary package and relocation support for global applicants.

Benefits

Competitive salary package + benefits

Relocation support for international candidates

Opportunity to lead a mission-critical operation

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in wood shredding operations or industrial recycling.
• Hands-on knowledge of high-capacity shredders is mandatory.
• Proven ability to lead teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the wood shredding unit with high production capacity.
• Oversee a team of Shredding Machine Operators and other staff.
• Ensure equipment performance and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

EHS Standards Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

Tools

MOBARK Shredders

HUSS Shredders

Hammel Shredders

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring exclusively for an Operations Manager – Wood Shredding for a well-established and diversified group of companies in Dubai, UAE. This role is critical to the success of a high-capacity recycled wood processing facility , where wood shredding is the core function. We're looking for an expert in wood shredding operations who understands the technical, mechanical, and operational aspects of running industrial shredders at scale.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadthe day-to-day operations of the wood shredding unit with a production capacity of 300 tons / day.
• Oversee and manage a team of Shredding Machine Operators, Supervisors, Safety Officers, and Shovel Operators.
• Ensure peak performance and minimal downtime of industrial shredding equipment such as MOBARK, HUSS, and Hammel.
• Monitor the intake and classification of waste, used, and fresh wood to maintain a stable input pipeline.
• Ensure consistent output of shredded wood fuel for industrial use, particularly in wood-fired boilers in the paper industry.
• Optimize machine efficiency, operational flow, and output quality.
• Track and report on operational metrics, costs, and productivity KPIs.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure preventive and corrective servicing of all shredding equipment.
• Enforce strict safety and environmental compliance across the plant.

Requirements

• Specialized experience in wood shredding operations or similar industrial recycling setups.
• Hands-on knowledge of high-capacity shredders (MOBARK, HUSS, Hammel) is mandatory.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex industrial processes under pressure.
• Strong understanding of EHS standards and safe industrial practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, Operations Managemen t, or a related field preferred.
• Competitive salary package + benefits
• Work with an industry leader in sustainable manufacturing
• Relocation support for the right international candidate
• Opportunity to lead a mission-critical operation

Global applicants welcome! If you're a wood shredding expert ready to take ownership of a high-volume operation, apply now and be part of a business driving circular economy practices in Dubai - where world-class infrastructure, tax-free income, and a dynamic lifestyle meet industrial innovation.