Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Dubai

Salary: AED 15,000 - 18,000 + Benefits

Job Code: 262/001/899

Industry: Manufacturing - Pallet / Wood

Benefits: Family Status, Family Accommodation, Company maintained car with fuel & maintenance

Job Brief:

We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the full spectrum of production and maintenance operations at our Pallet Block Manufacturing Plant in Dubai. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in continuous process industries and proven leadership at the middle management level. This role requires a hands-on professional with a strategic mindset, capable of driving operational efficiency, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and fostering team development to achieve business goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and control all production and maintenance activities of the plant.
• Coordinate with the Works Manager for daily plant requirements.
• Supervise the Maintenance Department for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and daily operations.
• Ensure plant processes run smoothly to achieve budgeted production levels.
• Guide and train workmen to improve operational efficiency through regular reviews and employee engagement.
• Implement and enforce Environmental Management System and Occupational Health & Safety procedures.
• Initiate and adopt modern technologies for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Liaise closely with the Sales Department to incorporate customer feedback and enhance the customer satisfaction index.
• Monitor and improve customer servicing quality.
• Identify operational hazards and grey areas, implement safety measures, and improve production quality.
• Manage the manufacturing process from wet chip handling to pallet top cover line.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Supervise enhancements in plant capacity, capability, technology, and systems.
• Maintain high productivity and effective systems management.
• Ensure adherence to EHS and housekeeping standards with necessary training programs.
• Lead successful project implementation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and system requirements.
• Maintain strong employee relations and manage departmental staffing and resource allocation.
• Analyze plant performance data for productivity, cost, and maintenance downtime benchmarks.
• Evaluate subordinates’ performance and provide timely feedback.
• Manage inventory of materials such as chemicals, clothing, packing materials, and consumables.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to meet environmental compliance.
• Keep senior management informed of daily plant operations.
• Recommend and implement improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant QHSE standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical).
• 12–15 years in continuous process industries, with at least 8 years in a middle-management or section in-charge role.
• Industry experience: MDF, Particle Board, or Plywood manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of pallet block manufacturing processes (Mandate).
• Knowledge of ISO, IMS, TQM, TPM, SPC systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with QCS systems and computer literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with team leadership and motivational capabilities.
• Solid analytical and decision-making abilities.