Plant Head - Lubricants Manufacturing

About the role

An experienced, result-oriented Plant Head is sought to oversee the complete operations of a lubricants manufacturing plant in Ra's al Khaimah, UAE. The role covers production management, quality control, manpower supervision, safety compliance, inventory management and keeping the plant running smoothly while meeting production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations and production activities, including blending, filling, packing and dispatch.
• Monitor production planning and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain product quality standards according to company and industry requirements.
• Supervise plant staff, operators and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational regulations.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse and logistics departments.
• Minimise downtime, monitor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules, and control production costs.
• Prepare operational reports and production documentation, and handle audits, inspections and quality checks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15-18 years of experience in lubricants manufacturing plant operations, covering all operations of an automatic plant.
• Strong knowledge of lubricant production processes and plant management.
• Experience handling production teams and factory operations.
• Good leadership, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred skills

• Experience in lubricants blending plants.
• Knowledge of SAP / ERP systems and production reporting.
• Strong operational and manpower management skills.

What we offer

• Annual leave as per UAE Labour Law.
• Medical insurance.
• Air ticket as per company policy.
• Other benefits as per company standards.