Plant Manager

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food & Beverage manufacturer in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Plant Director to oversee high-volume operations and lead innovation and expansion efforts. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to impact business growth directly, requiring extensive experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

High-visibility role

Significant autonomy

Opportunity to lead major product launches

Part of a forward-thinking leadership team

Qualifications

• 15 years in manufacturing, with at least 5 in senior plant leadership roles.
• Industry experience in Food, Beverage, Dairy, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Expertise in scaling operations and driving measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations across production, engineering, warehouse, and logistics.
• Optimize efficiency and implement cost control strategies.
• Ensure compliance with global quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Cost Control

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master’s in related field

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring exclusively for a leading Food & Beverage manufacturer in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Our client is seeking a Plant Director to oversee high-volume operations, including production, supply chain, maintenance, and logistics, and to lead the company's next phase of growth.

About the Role:

This is a momentum role, not just maintenance. You will join at a critical inflection point as the company ramps up innovation, automation, and expansion across its beverage and packaged food lines. The leadership team is committed to operational excellence.

What You'll Lead:

1. Daily plant operations across production, engineering, warehouse, and logistics
2. Efficiency optimization and cost control strategies
3. Compliance with global quality and safety standards (HACCP, ISO, GMP, etc.)
4. Collaboration with R&D, Sales, and Quality for new product rollouts
5. Cross-functional team performance mentoring and capability building
6. Budgeting, KPIs, and senior reporting for operational decision-making

Requirements:

• 15 years in manufacturing, with at least 5 in senior plant leadership roles
• Industry experience in Food, Beverage, Dairy, or FMCG manufacturing
• Expertise in scaling operations, reducing costs, and driving measurable improvements
• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on mindset
• Strategic thinker with a track record of launching new product lines
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Food Technology, or related; Master’s preferred

Benefits & Why Apply:

• High-visibility role with a direct impact on business growth
• Significant autonomy to drive transformation and operational upgrades
• Opportunity to lead major product launches and regional expansion
• Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team backed by solid investment

Ready to lead a high-capacity operation and shape the future of food manufacturing in the UAE? Apply now!