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Operations Manager: Fmcg
Job in
Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2025-11-28
Listing for:
Antal International
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-11-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
FMCG, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a leading FMCG snack food manufacturer in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of operations experience in FMCG, with at least 4 years specifically in snack foods such as chips, nuts, baked snacks, extruded products, or confectionery. This role oversees end-to-end factory operations, ensuring efficiency, quality compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Lead daily factory operations, including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and logistics.
- Develop and execute operational strategies to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Monitor production KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste, efficiency) and take corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO, and UAE food safety regulations.
- Collaborate with QA to maintain product consistency and minimise quality issues.
- Promote a strong HSE culture throughout the facility.
- Lead, train, and mentor cross-functional teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.
- Optimise operational costs, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency.
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure RM/PM availability.
- Prepare accurate operational performance reports for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and readiness for audits.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Technology, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in FMCG operations.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in snack food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of snack food production processes, machinery, and quality systems.
- Skilled in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
- Proven leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- UAE/GCC experience preferred.
- Leadership & team management
- Operational and commercial acumen
- Quality and safety focus
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong troubleshooting and decision‑making ability
- Adaptability in fast‑paced FMCG environments
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