Plant Head

SPERTON - Where Great People Meet; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Air ticket

Other benefits

Job summary

SPERTON - Where Great People Meet is seeking a Plant Head for a lubricants manufacturing facility in Ra’s al Khaimah, UAE. You will oversee production, quality control, safety, and logistics to ensure efficient operations and target achievement.

The role requires leading a large operations team, managing inventories, and coordinating with procurement and maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize costs. Strong engineering background and UAE-experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of experience in lubricants manufacturing and plant operations.
• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage production teams and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations and production activities.
• Ensure smooth blending, filling, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor production planning and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain product quality standards per company and industry requirements.
• Supervise plant staff, operators, and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics departments.
• Minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Control production costs and optimize resource utilization.
• Prepare operational reports and production documentation.
• Handle audits, inspections, and quality checks.

Skills

Lubricants production

Plant management

Leadership

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Eng

Diploma in Eng

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Position: Plant Head – Lubricants Manufacturing

Location: Ra’s al Khaimah, UAE

Industry: Lubricants Manufacturing

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Plant Head to oversee the complete operations of our lubricants manufacturing plant in Ra’s al Khaimah, UAE. The candidate will be responsible for production management, quality control, manpower supervision, safety compliance, inventory management, and ensuring smooth plant operations while achieving production targets efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations and production activities.
• Ensure smooth blending, filling, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor production planning and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain product quality standards as per company and industry requirements.
• Supervise plant staff, operators, and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational regulations.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics departments.
• Minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Control production costs and optimize resource utilization.
• Prepare operational reports and production documentation.
• Handle audits, inspections, and quality checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15 -18 years of experience in lubricants manufacturing plant with overall experience for all operations of an automatic plant.
• Strong knowledge of lubricant production processes and plant management.
• Experience in handling production teams and factory operations.
• Good leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and quality systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lubricants blending plants.
• Knowledge of SAP / ERP systems and production reporting.
• Strong operational and manpower management skills.

Benefits

• Annual leave as per UAE Labour Law
• Medical insurance
• Air ticket as per company policy
• Other benefits as per company standards