Plant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Plant Director for a Food & Beverage manufacturer. This high-visibility role requires oversight of daily operations, cost control, and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 15 years in manufacturing, including 5 in senior roles. The position offers significant autonomy and an opportunity to drive transformation in a forward-thinking leadership environment, shaping the future of food manufacturing in the UAE.

Benefits

High visibility role

Significant autonomy

Opportunity to lead major product launches

Support from a solid investment

Impact on business growth

Qualifications

• 15 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in senior plant leadership roles.
• Industry exposure across Food, Beverage, Dairy, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Expert in scaling operations, reducing costs, and driving measurable improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations across production, engineering, and logistics.
• Implement efficiency optimization and cost-control strategies.
• Ensure compliance with global quality and safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership presence

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring exclusively for a leading Food & Beverage manufacturer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our client is looking for a Plant Director to take full charge of high‑volume operations, production, supply chain, maintenance, and logistics and drive the next phase of growth.

About the Role

This is not a maintenance role; this is a momentum role. You’ll be joining 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

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

Requirements

• 15 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in senior plant leadership roles
• Industry exposure across Food, Beverage, Dairy, or FMCG manufacturing
• Expert in scaling operations, reducing costs, and driving measurable improvement
• 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 a related field; 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