Plant Manager: Food Manufacturing Operations Leader

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in the UAE is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at their food production facility. This critical leadership role entails ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with food safety standards, and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a senior management role, demonstrating a strong technical background and proven leadership in scaling operations. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in manufacturing, at least 5 years in a senior plant management role.
• Strong technical background in production engineering and quality management.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations across all departments.
• Develop operational strategies for efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage budgets and coordinate capital expenditures.
• Foster a safety-first culture in the workplace.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing operations

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Lean manufacturing principles

Project management

Fluency in English

Comfort with ERP systems

Job description

A leading industrial manufacturer in the UAE is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at their food production facility. This critical leadership role entails ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with food safety standards, and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a senior management role, demonstrating a strong technical background and proven leadership in scaling operations. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.