Plant/Factory Manager - Edible Oil

About the role

A well-established manufacturing organization in the UAE is looking for an experienced Plant Head / Factory Manager for its edible oil plant. The role suits a hands-on leader who manages end-to-end factory operations, drives production performance and leads large-scale expansion and transformation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall factory operations, ensuring smooth production, quality and cost efficiency
• Develop and implement long-term manufacturing and operations strategies
• Manage production planning, forecasting and manpower allocation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma and process optimization
• Monitor plant performance, including OEE and operational KPIs
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and HSE standards (ISO, GMP, HACCP)
• Lead factory expansion, relocation and infrastructure development projects
• Manage capex planning, budgeting and project execution
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and regulatory authorities
• Support R&D and new product development initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in FMCG / food manufacturing, with leadership exposure
• Proven experience managing factory operations and large teams
• Experience in plant expansion, modernization or relocation projects
• Arabic is an advantage

Required skills

• Production, maintenance and process optimization
• Quality, food safety and regulatory compliance
• Leadership, stakeholder management and problem solving