Plant & Operations Leader – High-Speed Packaging

Expensia International; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Expensia International in Dubai seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead industrial commissioning, production, maintenance and quality across a high-speed tobacco packaging facility. You will structure floor organization, establish SOPs, drive KPI tracking (OEE) and ensure strict HSE compliance while supervising senior technicians and shift teams.

Candidates should have an Engineering degree, 7–10 years in plant/operations management in FMCG, and a proven track record with PLCs, packaging

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or Production Management.
• 7–10 years of experience as Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Production Manager in high‑speed manufacturing or packaging.
• Strong command of high‑speed automated machinery environments, including packaging kinematics and PLC controllers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reception, floor layout installation, utility hookups, and commissioning of automated lines.
• Structure the shop-floor organization and warehousing from day one.
• Establish and enforce SOPs for every workstation in making, packing, QC and warehousing.
• Plan and monitor daily/weekly production schedules to meet output targets and yields.
• Track KPIs (OEE/TRS) and drive immediate corrective actions.
• Supervise maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards in coordination with QC.

Skills

Shop-floor leadership

Accountability

Operational rigor

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

ERP

PLC controllers

Job description

Expensia International in Dubai seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead industrial commissioning, production, maintenance and quality across a high-speed tobacco packaging facility. You will structure floor organization, establish SOPs, drive KPI tracking (OEE) and ensure strict HSE compliance while supervising senior technicians and shift teams.

Candidates should have an Engineering degree, 7–10 years in plant/operations management in FMCG, and a proven track record with PLCs, packaging