Strategic COO: Global Food Manufacturing & Growth

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-food manufacturing company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational excellence across their UAE facilities. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in operational roles with a strong focus on strategic planning and change management. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits package, with responsibilities spanning production, supply chain, commercial alignment, and team leadership.

Benefits

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in operational roles, preferably in multi-site manufacturing.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and delivering business transformation.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive operational performance across all business functions and locations.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading agri-food manufacturing company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational excellence across their UAE facilities. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in operational roles with a strong focus on strategic planning and change management. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits package, with responsibilities spanning production, supply chain, commercial alignment, and team leadership.