Plant Head – Lubricants Manufacturing

Parker Connect; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is assisting a Ras Al Khaimah-based manufacturing firm in finding a seasoned Plant Head for its lubricants operations. The role oversees production management, QC, safety, planning, and cost control to deliver targets while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 15–18 years in lubricants plant operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and hands-on experience with SAP/ERP and production reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 15–18 years of experience in lubricants manufacturing plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of lubricant production processes and plant management.
• Experience in leading production teams and factory operations.

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 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.

Skills

Plant management

Lubricants production

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Production reporting

Job description

Position: Plant Head – Lubricants Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

We are hiring for our client, a manufacturing firm that is seeking an experienced and result-oriented Plant Head to oversee the complete operations of their 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.