Plant Supervisor

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for a Daily Operations Supervisor role overseeing apiaries, honey processing, packaging, and warehouse operations. You will coordinate manpower, equipment, and resources to meet production schedules and ensure smooth communication between field operations and the processing facility.

The candidate will supervise beekeeping activities, monitor colony performance, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and organic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• GMP/GAP training is preferred.
• Knowledge of honey processing or food manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across apiaries, honey processing, packaging, and warehouse.
• Allocate manpower and resources to meet production schedules.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure communication between field operations and processing facility.
• Lead beekeeping and machinery operators; conduct daily toolbox meetings.
• Manage equipment, facilities, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate inventory with Storekeeper and ensure proper storage.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, UAE Organic, EU Organic, and EKTIFA standards.
• Prepare daily and weekly operational reports; monitor KPIs.

Skills

Beekeeping knowledge

Leadership

Operational planning

GMP knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agribusiness / Food Science / Industrial / Mechanical / Pharmacy or related

GMP / GAP training (preferred)

Job description

1. Daily Operations Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations across apiaries, honey processing, packaging, warehouse, and support facilities.

• Allocate manpower, equipment, and resources to ensure efficient daily operations.

• Monitor work progress and ensure activities are completed according to production schedules.

• Ensure effective communication between field operations and the processing facility.

2. Apiary Operations

• Supervise daily beekeeping activities, including hive inspections, feeding, seasonal migration, honey harvesting, queen replacement, and colony management.

• Ensure compliance with approved apiary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Monitor colony performance and report operational issues to the Plant Manager.

• Coordinate harvesting schedules with the Processing & Logistics Lead.

3. Honey Processing Operations

• Supervise honey receiving, extraction, filtration, filling, packaging, labeling, and storage operations.

• Ensure production follows approved production schedules and GMP requirements.

• Verify production readiness before each batch.

• Monitor production efficiency and product handling throughout the process.

4. Quality, GMP & Organic Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, UAE Organic, EU Organic, and EKTIFA operational standards.

• Verify implementation of SOPs in both field and factory operations.

• Support QA/QC inspections and laboratory sampling.

• Report deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

5. Team Supervision

• Supervise Beekeepers, Apiary Operations Assistants, Machine Operators, and operational staff.

• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and assign work priorities.

• Monitor staff attendance, productivity, and performance.

• Identify training needs and coach employees on operational procedures.

• Promote teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement.

6. Equipment & Facility Management

• Monitor operational condition of apiary equipment, processing machinery, vehicles, and facilities.

• Coordinate with the Maintenance Technician for preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Ensure operational equipment is available and functioning efficiently.

• Report equipment failures immediately.

7. Warehouse & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with the Storekeeper to ensure availability of operational materials.

• Monitor the use of consumables, packaging materials, and beekeeping equipment.

• Verify inventory requests and operational stock requirements.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials.

8. Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Enforce occupational health, safety, and environmental procedures across all operational areas.

• Ensure employees use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Monitor safe handling of machinery, chemicals, and bee colonies.

• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses.

• Support emergency response activities.

9. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare daily and weekly operational reports.

• Monitor production output, harvesting performance, equipment utilization, and operational KPIs.

• Report operational issues and recommend improvements.

• Support management decision-making with accurate operational data.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in introducing new technologies, equipment, and operational practices.

• Promote innovation and best practices throughout the project.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.

• Training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), or food production systems is preferred.

• Knowledge of honey processing, beekeeping operations, or food manufacturing is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising agricultural, food processing, pharmaceutical, honey production, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary operational teams.

• Experience working in GMP-compliant or food manufacturing facilities is preferred.

• Experience in beekeeping or honey production is an advantage.

Other Professional Certifications

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

• HACCP

• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems

• Occupational Health & Safety Training

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

• Leadership & Supervisory Skills Training (Preferred)

Special Conditions

• Daily supervision across apiaries, honey processing factory, warehouse, and laboratory support areas.

• Frequent outdoor work during hive inspections, seasonal migration, and honey harvesting.

• Availability to work extended hours during harvesting seasons, emergency colony management, and production peaks.

• Participation in regulatory inspections, GMP audits, food safety audits, and organic certification assessments.

• Compliance with GMP requirements, PPE, hygiene procedures, biosecurity measures, and occupational safety standards at all operational sites.