Senior Operations Manager, Aluminium & Facade Projects

Blue Hat HR Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Hat HR Services is sourcing an experienced Operations Manager for a leading UAE-based aluminium, glass, façade engineering and metal fabrication specialist. Dubai-based role overseeing factory production, site installation coordination, and client liaison.

The candidate will drive production planning, quality control, safety compliance and supply chain activities across a multi-disciplinary team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Operations/Production/Plant Management.
• Experience in Aluminium & Glass manufacturing, Façade/Cladding or Construction industries is essential.
• Strong knowledge of aluminium fabrication, glass processing, glazing systems and building envelope products.
• Proven ability to manage factory workflows and on-site installation coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations including aluminium fabrication and glass processing.
• Develop and manage production schedules, capacity planning and workflow optimization.
• Enforce QC/QA standards at all manufacturing stages.
• Ensure preventive maintenance for factory machinery and CNC equipment.
• Coordinate with site teams to deliver and install units on time at client sites.
• Manage procurement forecasting and raw materials inventory to minimize waste.
• Lead cross-functional teams and report KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Production Management

Site Coordination

Leadership

Quality Control

ERP / Production Planning

MS Office

English Communication

Reading Drawings

Driving Licence

Arabic (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Blue Hat HR Services is sourcing an experienced Operations Manager for a leading UAE-based aluminium, glass, façade engineering and metal fabrication specialist. Dubai-based role overseeing factory production, site installation coordination, and client liaison.

The candidate will drive production planning, quality control, safety compliance and supply chain activities across a multi-disciplinary team in a state-of-the-art facility.