Processing Team Leader - Food Production - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive operations culture

Leadership role in structured environment

Job summary

GMG Gulf is looking for a Processing Team Leader in Dubai to oversee daily food production operations. This role will involve coordinating teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and fostering a high-performance production environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food production, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity for career growth within a global food and consumer goods group, contributing to high-quality operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within food production or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, SOPs, and quality controls.
• Ability to coordinate teams and maintain productivity under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow, assign tasks, and monitor team performance.
• Ensure all SOPs are followed and maintain compliance with quality and safety guidelines.
• Supervise processing operations to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Production operations leadership

Team coordination and task assignment

Quality control and food safety compliance

Equipment handling and basic troubleshooting

Performance tracking and reporting

Process improvement and waste reduction

Job description

Position Overview

The Processing Team Leader role at GMG supports daily food production operations by leading processing line activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are consistently met. Based in Dubai, this role works closely with the Production Manager to deliver planned output, maintain schedules, and drive continuous improvement within the food division.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Food Production

Function: Production-Operations

Salary: 7000-10000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Processing Team Leader oversees day-to-day processing activities, assigns tasks, monitors performance, and ensures strict adherence to SOPs, quality controls, and safety regulations. The role is pivotal in maintaining workflow continuity, minimizing downtime, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow, assign tasks, and monitor team performance to meet quality and safety standards
• Ensure all SOPs are followed and team members comply with quality and safety guidelines
• Supervise processing operations to achieve daily production targets
• Monitor production lines, address disruptions, and minimize downtime
• Perform in-process quality checks and resolve deviations with the Production Supervisor
• Manage equipment usage, report maintenance needs, and ensure safe operation practices
• Track daily production metrics, document performance, and communicate updates to supervisors
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate daily targets to the team
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues in coordination with maintenance
• Identify and propose process improvements for efficiency, waste reduction, and resource optimization
• Train new staff on SOPs, equipment handling, sanitation, and hygiene practices
• Enforce safety regulations and prepare reports on efficiency, incidents, and quality issues

Ideal Profile

• Experience leading teams within food production or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of production workflows, SOPs, and quality controls
• Ability to coordinate teams and maintain productivity under pressure
• Safety-focused mindset with attention to hygiene and compliance
• Effective communication and basic reporting skills

Skills Set

• Production operations leadership
• Team coordination and task assignment
• Quality control and food safety compliance
• Equipment handling and basic troubleshooting
• Performance tracking and reporting
• Process improvement and waste reduction

Why Join Us

• Leadership role within a structured food production environment
• Opportunity to drive efficiency and quality outcomes
• Career growth within a global food and consumer goods group
• Supportive operations culture focused on safety and continuous improvement

About the Company

GMG is a global well-being company operating across food production, retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods. With investments spanning sports, food, health, and consumer goods, GMG manages a diverse portfolio of international and home-grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.