Plant Manager

Black & Grey HR is hiring exclusively for a leading Food & Beverage manufacturer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our client is looking for a Plant Director to take full charge of high‑volume operations, production, supply chain, maintenance, and logistics and drive the next phase of growth.About the RoleThis is not a maintenance role; this is a momentum role. You’ll be joining at a critical inflection point as the company ramps up innovation, automation, and expansion across its beverage and packaged food lines. The leadership team is committed to operational excellence.What You’ll LeadDaily plant operations across production, engineering, warehouse, and logisticsEfficiency optimization and cost‑control strategiesCompliance with global quality and safety standards (HACCP, ISO, GMP, etc.)Collaboration with R&D, Sales, and Quality for new product rolloutsCross‑functional team performance mentoring and capability buildingBudgeting, KPIs, and senior reporting for operational decision‑makingRequirements15 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in senior plant leadership rolesIndustry exposure across Food, Beverage, Dairy, or FMCG manufacturingExpert in scaling operations, reducing costs, and driving measurable improvementStrong leadership presence with a hands‑on mindsetStrategic thinker with a track record of launching new product linesBachelor’s in Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field; Master’s preferredBenefits / Why ApplyHigh‑visibility role with a direct impact on business growthSignificant autonomy to drive transformation and operational upgradesOpportunity to lead major product launches and regional expansionBe part of a forward‑thinking leadership team backed by solid investmentReady to lead a high‑capacity operation and shape the future of food manufacturing in the UAE#J-18808-Ljbffr