Factory Manager - Packaging Manufacturing

Factory Manager - Packaging Manufacturing

Location: Ras al-Khaimah

Salary: AED 12,000 - 18,000 + Benefits

A growing international packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of its manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining product quality, and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for managing production operations, ensuring the factory operates efficiently while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing monthly production plans to ensure on-time delivery targets are met
• Driving operational efficiency, productivity and waste reduction across the facility
• Monitoring scrap levels, resource consumption and operational costs
• Managing production planning and workflow to minimise work-in-progress
• Leading maintenance teams to ensure machines and equipment are operating at optimal performance
• Overseeing procurement approvals, inventory control and resource usage
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety procedures and regulatory requirements

About You

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who can demonstrate:

• Senior operations or factory management experience within paper products or packaging manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems and operational improvement
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing management systems
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing international packaging operation.