Foreground is partnering with a leading industrial manufacturer in the UAE to appoint a Plant Manager to oversee the full operations of its food production facility.
This is a critical leadership role tasked with driving operational excellence production efficiency and quality assurance across a complex high-output facility.
Role Overview:
The Plant Manager will hold end-to-end responsibility for all aspects of plant operations including production planning quality control process optimization team performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in food manufacturing a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead both daily operations and long-term strategic improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise plant operations across all departments including production maintenance QC logistics and warehousing
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate goals for efficiency scalability and compliance
- Oversee manufacturing schedules ensure optimal resource utilization and prevent downtime
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations and standards (HACCP ISO GMP)
- Develop KPIs and performance metrics to track output waste labor efficiency and product quality
- Manage budgets procurement coordination and capital expenditures
- Lead the plants continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on lean manufacturing automation and workforce productivity
- Foster a safety-first culture maintaining a clean and secure working environment
- Serve as the main point of contact for internal departments and external regulatory bodies
Candidate Profile:
- 12 years of experience in manufacturing with a minimum of 5 years in a senior plant management role within food or FMCG sectors
- Strong technical background in production engineering food safety systems and quality management
- Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and scaling operations
- Comfortable with ERP systems production planning tools and performance dashboards
- Strong business acumen project management and decision-making capabilities
- Fluent in English; Arabic is advantageous
Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Expense Management,Continuous Improvement,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Food Processing,Operations Management,Production Management,Budgeting,Plant Management,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
This listing is sourced from a third-party job board. Applying will redirect you to the original posting.