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