Plant Manager

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging manufacturing company in Dubai is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee production operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing leadership, particularly in packaging or FMCG sectors. Responsibilities include managing plant operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading process improvement initiatives. This role offers competitive salary and benefits within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities in a growing market

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in plant management or senior operations leadership.
• Ability to manage diverse plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily plant operations.
• Implement production plans to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership in production planning

Lean manufacturing techniques

Quality management systems

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a packaging manufacturing company specializing in innovative solutions such as perfume pumps and aerosol valves. The company is looking to hire a Plant Manager to oversee production operations and ensure efficiency, quality, and safety across the manufacturing facility.

Role Overview

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all daily operations of the plant, ensuring compliance with quality standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines. The role requires strong leadership in production planning, process optimization, workforce management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and oversee daily plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer requirements, ensuring timely delivery of products.
• Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) for productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, and cost-saving projects.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and R&D teams to align production with business objectives.
• Manage and develop plant staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment to minimize downtime and improve plant reliability.
• Prepare and manage plant budgets, forecasts, and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a plant management or senior operations leadership role within packaging, plastics, FMCG, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality management systems, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage diverse plant operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with business teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a growing manufacturing operation in the UAE market.
• Career development within a rapidly expanding global packaging solutions provider.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a plant management or senior operations leadership role within packaging, plastics, FMCG, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality management systems, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage diverse plant operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with business teams.