Plant Manager

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in the UAE is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at a food production facility. The candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a multidisciplinary team. This critical leadership role requires extensive experience in the food or FMCG sector, a strong technical background, and a proven ability to manage and optimize plant operations.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in manufacturing, with 5 years in plant management.
• Strong technical background in production engineering and food safety.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations across all departments including production and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO, GMP).
• Manage budgets and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Production Engineering

Project Management

Decision-Making

ERP Systems

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading industrial manufacturer in the UAE to appoint a Plant Manager to oversee the full operations of its food production facility.

This is a critical leadership role tasked with driving operational excellence production efficiency and quality assurance across a complex high-output facility.

Role Overview:

The Plant Manager will hold end-to-end responsibility for all aspects of plant operations including production planning quality control process optimization team performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in food manufacturing a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead both daily operations and long-term strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise plant operations across all departments including production maintenance QC logistics and warehousing
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate goals for efficiency scalability and compliance
• Oversee manufacturing schedules ensure optimal resource utilization and prevent downtime
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations and standards (HACCP ISO GMP)
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to track output waste labor efficiency and product quality
• Manage budgets procurement coordination and capital expenditures
• Lead the plants continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on lean manufacturing automation and workforce productivity
• Foster a safety-first culture maintaining a clean and secure working environment
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal departments and external regulatory bodies

Candidate Profile:

• 12 years of experience in manufacturing with a minimum of 5 years in a senior plant management role within food or FMCG sectors
• Strong technical background in production engineering food safety systems and quality management
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and scaling operations
• Comfortable with ERP systems production planning tools and performance dashboards
• Strong business acumen project management and decision-making capabilities
• Fluent in English; Arabic is advantageous