Manufacturing Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager Industry: Lubricant & Grease Manufacturing Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead plant operations for a manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah. Reporting to Senior Management, this role is critical in transitioning the plant from reactive problem-solving to a planned, system-driven, cost-conscious, and accountable operating environment. The Core Focus: You will own the end-to-end operational readiness of the plant—ensuring seamless coordination across Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics & Export Dispatch, Maintenance, Utilities, and HSE. Your goal is to ensure materials, manpower, and equipment are always ready to meet production plans and customer delivery commitments. Key Responsibilities: - Plant & Production Readiness: Drive daily operations, resolve bottlenecks, and align materials/manpower with rolling production and export vessel schedules. - Supply Chain & Logistics: Oversee procurement, inventory accuracy (FIFO/cycle counts), and optimize local & export dispatch to minimize demurrage and detention costs. - Maintenance & Utilities: Drive preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime while managing utility consumption and energy costs. - Systems & Controls: Champion ERP discipline (SAP Business One) and develop KPI dashboards to reduce manual processes and support data-driven decisions. - Cost & HSE: Deliver verified cost savings (waste, overtime, procurement) without compromising strict HSE and quality standards. What We’re Looking For: - Bachelor's in Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain. - 10–15+ years of manufacturing experience with substantial plant operations leadership. - Background in Lubricants, Grease, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, or Process Manufacturing is strongly preferred. - Strong ERP experience (SAP Business One is a distinct advantage) and a track record of managing multiple departments.