Plant Manager (plm001)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
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:
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
- 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
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1894383
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned