Plant Director

About the role

The Plant Director leads the manufacturing facility in Dubai, providing strategic and operational direction to ensure safe, efficient and profitable production. Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Director, the role is accountable for delivering manufacturing excellence in line with business strategy, budgets and customer expectations while complying with UAE regulations and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the plant’s operations strategy, aligning production targets with on‑time‑in‑full (OTIF) performance and right‑first‑time quality.
• Lead a team of eight direct reports and over 330 staff, driving performance management, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as primary liaison with local regulatory bodies (JAFZA, DCD, Trakhees/EHS) to ensure full compliance.
• Implement lean manufacturing, capacity optimisation and flexible workforce models to meet the Medium‑Term Plan.
• Oversee quality, health‑safety‑environment (HSE) and sustainability initiatives, embedding a strong quality culture.
• Manage site profitability, cost control, budgeting and S&OP execution to balance demand, capacity and customer commitments.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in a large‑scale manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of delivering operational excellence, cost optimisation and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including interaction with government authorities.
• Ability to build and develop high‑performing, future‑ready teams.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing methodology.
• S&OP planning and execution.
• Regulatory compliance (UAE industrial regulations).