Black Pearl Consult

Plant/Factory Manager - Edible Oil

Black Pearl Consult  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


Black Pearl, a leading recruitment partner in the GCC, is currently supporting a well-established manufacturing organization in the UAE in their search for an experienced Plant Head / Factory Manager. We specialize in sourcing senior leadership talent within FMCG, Food & Beverage, and industrial manufacturing, connecting high-performing professionals with top-tier organizations across the region.
This is a strategic leadership role for a hands-on professional who can manage end-to-end factory operations, drive production performance, and lead large-scale expansion and transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead overall factory operations, ensuring smooth production, quality, and cost efficiency
Develop and implement long-term manufacturing and operations strategies
Manage production planning, forecasting, and manpower allocation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization)
Monitor and improve plant performance, including OEE and operational KPIs
Oversee maintenance strategies (preventive and predictive)
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and HSE standards (ISO, GMP, HACCP)
Lead factory expansion, relocation, and infrastructure development projects
Manage Capex planning, budgeting, and project execution
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities
Support R&D and new product development initiatives


Requirements


To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10–12 years of experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing, with leadership exposure
Proven experience managing factory operations and large teams
Strong background in production, maintenance, and process optimization
Experience in plant expansion, modernization, or relocation projects
Strong understanding of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Arabic language is an advantage
To view other requirements we have, please visit our website -
www.blackpearlconsult.com
Black Pearl Consult

About Black Pearl Consult

Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

📞 +971 58 125 7276

📩 bibin@blackpearlconsult.com

🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
blackpearlconsult.com
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