Production & Supply Chain Manager - Electronics Manufacturing (12-Month Mission)

About the role

An experienced Production & Supply Chain Manager is sought to lead manufacturing operations and supply chain activities within the electronics industry. This is a 12-month mission based in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, production planning, capacity, quality and on-time delivery.
• Lead production teams, ensuring performance, efficiency and HSE compliance.
• Manage production quality, non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Drive supply chain planning, inventory management, S&OP and MRP processes.
• Manage procurement, supplier relationships and EMS partners, and anticipate component shortages, obsolescence and supply risks.
• Oversee logistics, customs and export-control compliance.
• Monitor production budgets, unit costs and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with engineering and industrialization teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production and/or supply chain management within electronics manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing serial production lines or EMS-based manufacturing operations.
• Willingness to relocate to the UAE for the mission.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, S&OP and inventory management.
• Supplier negotiation and solid understanding of the electronic components market and its supply chain challenges.