Operations Manager - Wood Shredding Business

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager for a wood shredding facility in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have specialized experience in wood shredding operations, hands-on knowledge of industrial shredders, and a background in mechanical or industrial engineering. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation support for international candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Relocation support

Opportunity to lead a critical operation

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in wood shredding operations or similar industrial recycling setups.
• Hands-on knowledge of high-capacity shredders is mandatory.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex industrial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the wood shredding unit.
• Oversee a team of Shredding Machine Operators and Safety Officers.
• Ensure peak performance and minimal downtime of shredding equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of industrial shredders

Operational efficiency

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MOBARK

HUSS

Hammel

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring exclusively for an Operations Manager Wood Shredding for a wellestablished and diversified group of companies in Dubai UAE. This role is critical to the success of a highcapacity 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

• Lead the 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 woodfired 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 Management or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• 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.