Factory Head

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage all day-to-day factory operations, ensuring smooth coordination across production, packaging, quality, maintenance, warehouse and support functions.

· Develop annual, monthly and daily production plans; ensure output, delivery schedules, product specifications and capacity targets are achieved.

· Monitor production efficiency, OEE, downtime, yield, material consumption and wastage; implement corrective and preventive actions.

· Oversee factory machinery, utilities, preventive maintenance, breakdown management and capital equipment improvements.

· Ensure consistent product quality, hygiene, traceability and compliance with applicable GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000 and UAE regulatory requirements.

· Supervise raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods inventory, warehouse operations and dispatch readiness in coordination with Supply Chain.

· Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Finance, HR and other departments to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

· Prepare and control factory operating budgets, manpower costs, energy consumption, production costs and capital expenditure proposals.

· Lead workforce planning, shift allocation, performance management, training, discipline and development of factory managers and supervisors.

· Enforce occupational health, safety, environmental and fire safety requirements; oversee inspections, audits and incident investigations.

· Identify opportunities for automation, lean manufacturing, process standardization, cost reduction and factory expansion.

· Present factory performance dashboards, operational KPIs, risks and improvement plans to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Food Engineering, Food Technology or a related discipline; MBA is an advantage.

· Minimum 15 years of manufacturing experience, with significant experience in FMCG, food or beverage production.

· At least 5 years in a senior factory, plant or manufacturing operations leadership role.

· Proven experience managing the complete factory function, multiple departments, large teams and operational budgets.

· Working knowledge of food safety, quality management, ERP systems and manufacturing performance metrics; UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

· Factory-wide leadership and cross-functional coordination

· Production planning, capacity utilization and operational excellence

· Cost control, budgeting and KPI reporting

· Food safety, quality systems, HSE and statutory compliance

· Machinery reliability, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement

· Strong analytical, decision-making, communication and people-management skills

Pay: AED10.00 - AED100.00 per hour

Work Location: In person