Production Manager

Antal International; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 246,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Education allowance

Family status benefits

Job summary

Antal International in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Packaging Production Manager to lead end-to-end packaging manufacturing operations. You will drive safe, efficient, cost-effective production while meeting quality and delivery targets, and push for OEE, productivity, waste reduction, and continuous improvement across the site.

The role requires 10+ years in packaging, printing, or manufacturing with at least 5+ years in production leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Printing Technology, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in packaging, printing, or manufacturing with 3+ years in production leadership.
• Experience with offset printing and folding carton manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of die-cutting, folding, gluing, and finishing processes.
• Lean/Six Sigma, RCA, ERP, production planning, and performance management. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily packaging production, capacity, manpower, materials, and production planning.
• Drive OEE, productivity, throughput, waste reduction, downtime reduction, and changeover optimization.
• Ensure compliance with quality, HSE, GMP/BRCGS, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Oversee offset printing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, and finishing operations.
• Partner with Engineering/Maintenance to improve asset reliability and equipment availability.
• Control production costs, material consumption, labour productivity, and manufacturing losses.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and HSE.
• Monitor and report KPIs including OEE, output, quality, waste, downtime, productivity, and cost.

Skills

OEE improvement

Production leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Die-cutting

Folding & gluing

Quality & compliance

Maintenance/asset reliability

Printing technology

Capacity management

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Printing Technology, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Packaging Production Manager - Printing and Packaging

Our client, a leading manufacturing group, operating as part of a large, diversified business conglomerate is looking to hire a Packaging Production Manager to lead end-to-end packaging manufacturing operations, driving production efficiency, quality, OEE, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across its packaging operations.

Job Title – Packaging Production Manager

Reports to – Plant Manager / Manufacturing Head

Salary – AED 22,000 to AED 25,000 + Family Status + Benefits + Education + Bonus

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end packaging manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective production while meeting quality, delivery, and business targets. Drive OEE, productivity, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily packaging production, capacity, manpower, materials, and production planning.
• Drive OEE, productivity, throughput, waste reduction, downtime reduction, and changeover optimization.
• Ensure compliance with quality, HSE, GMP/BRCGS, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Oversee offset printing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, and finishing operations.
• Partner with Engineering/Maintenance to improve asset reliability and equipment availability.
• Control production costs, material consumption, labour productivity, and manufacturing losses.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and HSE.
• Monitor and report key KPIs including OEE, output, quality, waste, downtime, productivity, and cost.
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Printing Technology, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in packaging, printing, or manufacturing, including 5+ years in a production leadership role.
• Strong experience in offset printing and folding carton manufacturing.
• Proven track record in OEE improvement, waste reduction, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of die-cutting, folding, gluing, and finishing processes.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, RCA, ERP, production planning, and performance management.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an advantage.

Must-Have Experience

• Die-cutting, folding & gluing/finishing operations.
• Production leadership – minimum 5 years managing production teams/supervisors.
• OEE & productivity improvement – demonstrated results in improving OEE, throughput and machine utilization.
• Waste & cost reduction – experience reducing material waste, production losses and downtime.
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing – practical implementation, not just theoretical knowledge.
• Production planning & capacity management – managing production against customer demand and delivery schedules.
• Quality & compliance – experience with BRCGS/ISO/GMP, ideally in a packaging or food-contact packaging environment.
• Maintenance/asset reliability exposure – working closely with Engineering/Maintenance on preventive maintenance, breakdowns and equipment reliability.
• Large manufacturing team management – experience leading multidisciplinary shop-floor teams.