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Department: Manufacturing Operations (Marble & Stone Division)
Location: United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all manufacturing operations within the marble and stone production facility. This role ensures that production targets, quality standards, operational efficiency, safety requirements, and delivery schedules are achieved while optimizing resources, minimizing waste, and maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & Operations Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer and project delivery requirements.
• Ensure the efficient execution of all manufacturing activities, including cutting, polishing, edging, fabrication, profiling, finishing, and packing operations.
• Monitor production performance against established targets and implement corrective actions to address delays or bottlenecks.
• Coordinate production scheduling to maximize equipment utilization and workforce productivity.

Quality Management

• Ensure all marble slabs, tiles, countertops, terrazzo products, and customized stone items comply with company and customer quality standards.
• Conduct regular quality inspections throughout the production process.
• Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and rework.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across all production functions.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop production supervisors, machine operators, technicians, and labor personnel.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Identify training needs and implement development programs to improve workforce competency and productivity.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and safety-focused work environment.

Manufacturing Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize production costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, yield, machine utilization, material consumption, rejection rates, and on-time delivery performance.
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives to improve workflow and production output.

Plant Equipment & Maintenance Management

• Ensure optimal performance and availability of all production machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate closely with the Maintenance Department to execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend upgrades or improvements when necessary.
• Minimize production downtime through proactive maintenance planning.

Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor raw material consumption, work-in-progress inventory, and finished goods levels.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure the timely availability of materials and consumables.
• Implement inventory control measures to reduce shortages, excess stock, and production interruptions.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with company safety policies and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through regular inspections, toolbox talks, and employee awareness programs.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across all production areas.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sales, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
• Support project execution by ensuring production schedules align with customer commitments and project milestones.
• Provide management with accurate production reports, forecasts, and operational performance updates.

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operations Management, or Continuous Improvement is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in marble, natural stone, terrazzo, or related manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 3 years in a Production Manager or equivalent leadership position.
• Proven experience managing marble processing plants, fabrication workshops, or large-scale stone manufacturing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of marble and stone processing equipment, CNC machinery, bridge saws, polishing lines, water jet machines, edge processors, and fabrication systems.
• Experience in production planning, capacity management, inventory control, and workforce planning.

Required Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent production planning and scheduling abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and productivity enhancement techniques.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding production deadlines.
• High level of analytical and organizational skills.

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dibba Al-Fujairah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a similar leadership role within the industry.?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• marble and stone manufacturing.: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person