Production Manager - EBM & IM

Antal International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International, a global recruitment firm, is seeking a Production Manager with EBM and IM expertise for on-site operations in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on supervising and optimizing day-to-day production, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.

You will lead and develop plant teams, collaborate with quality and engineering, and implement Lean initiatives to drive OEE and efficiency across EBM and IM lines.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing EBM and IM lines in manufacturing environments.
• Experience on high-speed rigid packaging production lines preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/CIPET plastics engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans for EBM and IM lines to meet output targets.
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times and productivity.
• Drive lean manufacturing, OEE improvement, and waste reduction.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Manage preventive and breakdown maintenance to maximize uptime.

Skills

OEE

Cycle time

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/CIPET Plastics Engineering

CIPET Plastics Engineering certification

Tools

Magic Machine

JSW

JET MASTER

Milacron

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager – EBM & IM

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 5 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: PM0021

Job Description / Role:

Our client is a Global Rigid Plastic Manufacturing Company looking to hire a Production Manager with EBM (Extrusion Blow Molding) & IM (Injection Molding) experience.

The role is responsible for supervising and optimizing day-to-day production operations in EBM and IM processes, ensuring productivity, quality, and cost targets are achieved while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily production plans for EBM, and IM processes lines to meet output targets


• Monitor machine performance, cycle times, and productivity


• Drive operational excellence through process improvements, OEE enhancement, and waste reduction


• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements


• Manage preventive and breakdown maintenance to ensure maximum machine uptime


• Control manufacturing costs, including material usage, manpower, and utilities


• Lead, coach, and develop plant teams to drive performance and accountability


• Collaborate with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams for seamless operations


• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience Required:

• 15+ years of hands-on experience managing EBM, and IM processes lines in a manufacturing/packaging environment


• Experience with high-speed rigid packaging production lines preferred

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, CIPET -Plastics Engineering or related field

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of OEE, cycle time optimization, and process troubleshooting


• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, and quality specifications


• Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or food/pharma safety standards (industry-dependent)


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Good attention to detail and quality-consciousness


• EBM: Magic Machine


• IM: JSW, JET MASTER, Milacron

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Antal International is a global executive recruitment and headhunting firm. The company provides professional talent acquisition services, helping businesses across various industries find and hire skilled management and leadership professionals for their specialized organizational needs.

Company Industry: Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area: Production

Closing Date: 1 December 2026