Head of Manufacturing

🏢 RTC-1 Employment Services
📍 Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2mo ago🔄 Updated: 2mo ago
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A leading Plastic Packaging Manufacturer is seeking a Head of Manufacturing in Sharjah, UAE. This full-time role involves leading all manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and plant operations across multiple production sites. The ideal candidate will drive Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, waste reduction, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives, while also leading SAP manufacturing digitization, automation projects, capacity expansion, and operational transformation programs. The role requires managing full operational P&L, building high-performance teams, strengthening compliance, and supporting business growth.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Lean ManufacturingCAPA
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Process OptimizationKaizenSix Sigma
Information Technology
SAP MM
Productivity & Workplace Tools
RPA
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
People ManagementTeam Building
Finance, Legal & Governance
Tax Compliance
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of experience in senior manufacturing roles with a total of 15+ years of experience. Must have a strong background in Rigid Plastic Packaging Manufacturing with proven multi-site leadership, and experience in ISBM, Two-Stage, EBM, and Injection Molding (IM) manufacturing. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, OEE, and SAP manufacturing digitization is essential.
Description
Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Sharjah, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary 30000 - 35000 AED Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function General Management Company Industry Manufacturing Position Title: Head of Manufacturing Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 30,000 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Sharjah About the Client: A leading Plastic Packaging Manufacturer based in Sharjah, serving FMCG and pharmaceutical industries. Job Description: • Lead all manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and plant operations across multiple production sites. • Drive Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, waste reduction, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives. • Lead SAP manufacturing digitization, automation projects, capacity expansion, and operational transformation programs. • Manage full operational P&L while building high-performance teams, strengthening compliance, and supporting business growth. Requirements: • At least 10 years of experience in senior roles in manufacturing with total experience of 15 years and above • Strong background in Rigid Plastic Packaging Manufacturing with proven multi-site manufacturing leadership experience. • Experience in ISBM, Two-Stage, EBM, and Injection Molding (IM) manufacturing • Strong Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, OEE expertise and SAP manufacturing digitization experience Salary: AED 30,000 to 35,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. About the Company RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. Easy Apply
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