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Fresh Food Factory Manager

Employer
Protea Recruitment Ltd
Location
Dubai (Emirate) (AE)
Salary
Competitive + Bonus
Closing date
20 Mar 2025
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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Operations, Production
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Title: Fresh Food Factory Manager

Location: Dubai

Salary: Package up to £95k (Benefits + Tax Free)

Protea Recruitment is supporting a leading food manufacturing business in the UAE in their search for a factory manager with a strong background in fresh food production. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience managing production, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

  • Oversee daily production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Continuously optimise processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP and ISO 22000.
  • Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
  • Manage preventive maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Support new product development (NPD) and organise costing.
  • Coordinate with procurement to monitor ingredient quality.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, train, and develop production staff and managers.
  • Foster a positive and high-performing work culture.
  • Address staff concerns and resolve conflicts effectively.

Financial Management

  • Oversee budgets, ensuring cost control in labour, materials, and utilities.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum of HND, however degree is preferred
  • Minimum five years’ experience in food production management, preferably in fresh food manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, quality control, and health & safety regulations.
  • Experience in lean manufacturing principles.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.

Please Note: Our client is only able to issue VISA's to residents of the EU or UK. 

Company

A fresh approach to recruitment

​With a direct approach to recruitment, we Focus on the Food | Drinks | and FMCG sectors.

Our company's success has been built on the understanding that every business and candidate is unique; partnering with our clients, we focus on the culture fit, which is as important as matching a candidate's skills.

 Working with SME and Blue-chip businesses, from factory start-ups to replacing critical positions, our tailor-made services offer a bespoke recruitment solution for Full-Time, Interim and Fixed Term Contracts, from mid-level to board-level recruitment across all recruiting disciplines. 

Recruiting across Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, EU, MENA, Africa, and other countries worldwide, we are the recruitment partner for you for the Food / Drinks manufacturing sector.

For your perfect job or hire, don't hesitate to contact hello@protearecruitment.com or call Matt on 0131 378 2530

 

Company info
Telephone
07815047819
Location
Suite 18
4 Lochside Way, Park
Edinburgh
Mid Lothian
EH12 9DT
United Kingdom

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