Plant Head

Plant Head – Dubai UAE We are looking for a seasoned Plant Head to lead operations at a large-scale tower manufacturing facility (~60,000 TPA) based in Dubai. This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in **fabrication, plant operations, and large-scale industrial management**. ???? Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end plant operations ensuring smooth production, quality, and on-time delivery • Oversee fabrication processes with focus on cost efficiency and productivity • Drive compliance with EHS standards and promote a strong safety culture • Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma) • Manage plant budgets, cost control, and profitability • Develop leadership pipeline and strengthen people management practices • Collaborate with senior leadership on capacity planning, expansion, and strategy ???? • BE/B.Tech 1) in Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) • 20+ years of manufacturing experience, including 15+ years in factory operations • 5–7 years in Plant Head / Plant Manager / Deputy Plant Manager roles • Strong exposure to fabrication (steel structures, towers, heavy engineering) • Knowledge of CNC operations is an advantage • Strong commercial acumen and business understanding • Proven leadership and large workforce management experience ????

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CFO

CFO CHILE This is for an Indian company based in South America since 1909 and now the new generation of Management is looking for an Indian professional CA with 20-25 years experience This confidential role offers direct exposure to CEO and board, acting as a trusted advisor driving financial strategy, performance, and governance. You will lead planning, control, reporting, and investment evaluation, while partnering across the business and leading teams. Ideal candidates bring experience in complex organisations, board exposure, and a strong strategic mindset. A leading organisation in Santiago is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and strategic direction of the business. This confidential opportunity offers direct exposure to CEO and board-level decision-making, where you will act as a trusted advisor, driving financial strategy, governance, and long-term value creation. Lead financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Oversee management control and business performance tracking Deliver executive reporting to senior leadership and board Act as a strategic business partner across the organisation Evaluate investments and growth opportunities Drive process improvements and financial transformation initiatives Lead and develop finance teams Ensure strong governance, compliance, and financial discipline Candidate profile: Experience in large or complex organisations Strong background in financial planning and management control Experience interacting with board-level stakeholders Strategic mindset with hands-on capability Leadership experience managing teams and stakeholders

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PLANT DIRECTOR NETHERLANDS

PLANT DIRECTOR NETHERLANDS FOR FMCG Open to International candidates The organization produces a wide range of high-volume consumer products, including mayonnaise, salad dressings, ketchup, and sauces, and supplies both retail and foodservice markets. The organization operates in a highly regulated food production environment where operational excellence, food safety, and consistent product quality are essential. The production facility plays a central role within the company's European activities and focuses on efficient production, strong quality control, and continuous improvement. As part of further operational development, the organization is seeking a Plant Director who will bear full ultimate responsibility for the production site and ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance. The role involves building the entire production team, establishing processes and procedures, and making the plant operational from scratch. The Plant Director is responsible for starting up, directing, and managing all production activities at the site. The role combines operational leadership, people management, and continuous improvement with a strong focus on food safety, efficiency, and cost control. Operational leadership: setting up and managing all production activities and achieving production targets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Team building: recruiting, hiring, and developing production teams, supervisors, and shift leaders. Production efficiency: optimal utilization of personnel, machines, and raw materials, and continuous improvement of performance and efficiency. Continuous improvement: implementing Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity and reducing waste. Food safety and compliance: ensuring full compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, BRCGS/IFS, GMP, and relevant EU regulations. Strict control of critical control points, particularly for emulsified products such as mayonnaise and dressings. Quality assurance: guaranteeing consistent product quality (taste, viscosity, and microbiological safety) and supporting internal and external audits. Leadership: coaching and developing production teams, with a focus on a strong safety, quality, and performance culture. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): compliance with safety regulations and promoting a zero-incident culture. Maintenance: setting up preventive and predictive maintenance programs in collaboration with technical teams to minimize downtime. Cost management: managing the factory budget, monitoring costs, and implementing improvement initiatives for cost reduction. Supply chain collaboration: coordination with purchasing and planning departments for timely availability of raw materials and packaging. Operational excellence: driving Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S initiatives, including digitalization and smart factory developments. The Plant Director plays a key role in building, operationalizing, and optimizing the production site and contributes to the broader operational and commercial objectives of the organization. Bachelor in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field (Master's is a plus). Approximately 25+ years of experience in food manufacturing Experience with emulsified products such as mayonnaise, dressings, or sauces is a plus. Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, or similar senior operations role (ultimate responsibility is not a must); Solid technical knowledge of production processes such as mixing, pasteurizing, filling, and packaging. Experience with CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems and automated production lines. Thorough knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, BRCGS, IFS, GMP, and EU regulations. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with ERP systems and KPIs such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Strong leadership qualities and experience in building and developing teams. Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management. Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental standards is a plus.

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General Manager

General Manager Supply Chain UAE We are seeking to connect with experienced Supply Chain professionals at the General Manager level who have strong expertise in managing Warehouse, Inventory, Stores, and Logistics operations within a large manufacturing environment. ???? Ideal Candidate Profile: ? Extensive experience in warehouse & inventory management ? Strong command over stores and logistics operations ? Proven leadership in managing large supply chain teams ? Hands-on experience in manufacturing industry operations ? Ability to optimize supply chain efficiency and operational performance.

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General Manager

Resort General Manager – Bahamas Job Title: Resort General Manager Location: Bahamas Salary: $4,000 USD net per month (negotiable) / $48,000 annually Property Type: Resort (12 Cottage Property) Key Responsibilities Oversee the overall operations of a small resort property Lead and manage the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations Train and develop staff to maintain service standards Foster a positive team environment with strong leadership Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction Candidate Profile Strong leadership and team management skills Team player with a hands-on approach Fluent in English French language skills are an advantage Previous experience in a similar role within a resort environment preferred

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Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Food Production Location: Copenhagen We are supporting a search for a Commercial Manager within a large, service-led organisation operating across Northern Europe. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on the intersection between commercial strategy, customer relationships, and operational delivery in a complex food production environment. The role sits just below top commercial leadership and plays a key part in ensuring that commercial agreements are operationally deliverable, financially sustainable, and aligned with customer expectations.

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER

MAINTENANCE MANAGER SIERAA LEONE FOR POWER PLANT Key Responsibilities 1. PlantOperationsManagement: Supervise the daily operation of the 8 1 MW generators. o Ensure stable and reliable power supply for the flour production unit (mill). o Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities. 2. MaintenanceManagement: o Establish and oversee mechanical, electrical, and HIMOINSA (Yanmar) equipment maintenance procedures. Diagnose and promptly resolve technical issues. Ensure safety compliance and adherence to technical and regulatory standards. 3. TeamManagement: Supervise, train, and motivate the team of technicians and operators. Organize work schedules and ensure adequate staffing for optimal plant operation. 4. Planning and Reporting: o Monitor plant performance and prepare technical and financial reports. o Recommend improvements to optimize production and reduce costs. Minimum of 18 years hands-on experience managing similar power plants. Strong knowledge of HIMOINSA (Yanmar) generators. Proficient in mechanical and electrical maintenance procedures. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems. Knowledge of electrical and industrial safety and compliance standards. Management & Leadership: Proven team management skills. Ability to implement and monitor operational and maintenance procedures.

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FLEXI PACKAGING PLANT DIRECTOR

FLEXI PACKAGING PLANT DIRECTOR BERMUDA This pivotal role entails full ownership of the end-to-end production process, including printing, lamination, slitting, and pouch making. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a strong focus on operational efficiency, quality, and team development. Key responsibilities include driving throughput improvements with a strong emphasis on managing constraints, ideally with a TOC (Theory of Constraints) mindset. The Plant Director will be tasked with achieving and maintaining an OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) performance, controlling costs per unit, and optimising trade-offs between overtime and inventory. Embedding quality-by-design principles to prevent defects at source, leading the adoption of advanced planning systems, and leveraging digital visibility and data discipline are also critical for success. A core objective will be achieving and sustaining a plant OEE of ? 60% without compromising flow or quality, alongside building a resilient leadership team to ensure long-term operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of transforming dynamic and potentially unstable manufacturing operations into predictable, optimised systems. They will have at least a Master's degree or MBA in Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering Management. Extensive experience within the Packaging or Print sectors is highly preferred, with demonstrable success in managing multi-stage manufacturing processes and leading cross-functional teams. Key accomplishments should include implementing lean or TOC methodologies, elevating plant OEE to industry benchmarks, and developing robust leadership pipelines. Excellent analytical skills, digital literacy, and a strategic mindset are essential, coupled with a passion for fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence. The candidate should also demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive change within a diverse team environment.

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BUSINESS MANAGER

BUSINESS MANAGER DUBAI a family group client who are currently in the process of looking to recruit a Business Manager to sit within a corporate-level role with oversight across a diversified portfolio of operations and market coverage. This Business Manager will become a critical “right hand” to the Chairman & CEO across a range of disciplines linking to strategic support & review, KPI & performance analysis, financial reporting and governance control. These functional responsibilities shall be designed to ensure strong accountability and business measurement, across the organisation, to ensure continuity of operations, optimization of processes and a commercial review spanning both internal entities and external partnerships/ vendors. The role will also take responsibilities across areas of event management, logistics-support whilst ensuring strong and binding corporate policies are designed and rolled out in conjunction with HR. In conjunction and at an operational level, the Business Manager will also work in a cross-department role to ensure accurate and standardized reporting mechanisms and tools; to deliver both performance-based reporting and KPI analysis & commentary. The client will look to recruit a finance and operations professional whom is able to display commercial acumen, business support and strategic vision across a group of company structure and at an operational level, exposure to the real estate and investment-related market sector. The successful candidate shall be required to demonstrate a track record within the UAE market, combined with an ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders, at all levels cross-department, to ensure a strong and robust “value add” within the job role. The ideal candidate shall also be required to deliver detailed analytical capabilities, with a gearing towards Excel-based tools, for presentations and MIS-based reporting to meet any strategic financial reviews at both a corporate and project level. The candidate shall also be required to understand areas of HR policy, operational procedure and corporate governance in the support of teams/management-in-place across the existing organizational structure.

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PLANT HEAD

PLANT HEAD GERMANY Open to International candidates Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across two plants, ensuring high productivity, consistent quality, cost control, and strong execution systems. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving performance through production managers and plant teams. ???? Key Responsibilities • Manage and synchronise operations of both manufacturing units • Lead 4 Production Managers and plant teams • Achieve ?90% utilisation and ?95% uptime • Reduce scrap/rejection by 30% • Control production cost and improve efficiency • Implement SOPs, reporting systems, and discipline culture • Ensure export-grade quality and on-time dispatch ???? Key Requirements: 20+ years of experience in Extruded Plastic Sheet/manufacturing industry. Proven track record in plant or factory management Strong knowledge of Sheet extrusion processes (preferred) Leadership skills with hands-on operational approach Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Familiarity with ISO standards and compliance practices

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Reporting & Documentation

Reporting & Documentation Prepare daily production reports and MIS dashboards. Present performance reviews to management. Maintain SOPs, WI, and batch production records.

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Cross-Functional Coordination

Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with Planning, QA, Maintenance, SCM, and Dispatch teams. Ensure timely availability of boards, inks, plates, dies, and consumables. Support new product development, trials, and customer audits.

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Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement & Lean Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, SMED, and OEE improvement initiatives. Improve carton output, reduce waste, ink consumption, power, and material losses. Track KPIs: Output, OEE, OTIF, Rejection %, Changeover time, Cost per 1000 cartons.

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Manpower Management

Manpower Management Plan and deploy manpower efficiently across shifts. Monitor attendance, overtime, and productivity. Train operators on machine operations, quality awareness, and safety. Build multi-skilled teams and reduce dependency.

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GM

Safety, EHS & 5S Ensure adherence to EHS standards and safe machine operations. Conduct safety talks, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Implement 5S, visual management, and housekeeping standards across shopfloor.

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Quality & Compliance

Quality & Compliance (Pharma Focus) Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, ISO, and customer quality requirements. Control mix-ups, traceability, line clearance, and batch documentation. Coordinate with QA for in-process and final inspections. Drive Right First Time (RFT) and reduction of rejections.

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Offset Printing Operations

Offset Printing Operations Manage offset printing processes (Heidelberg / Komori / KBA or similar). Ensure correct shade matching, ink consumption control, and print quality. Approve first-off samples and ensure process adherence. Reduce setup time and changeover losses.

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GM

GM Production with strong experience of 15 +Yrs Offset Carton Printing & Packaging industry KENYA Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Control Prepare daily / weekly / monthly production plans based on customer demand and capacity. Ensure optimal utilization of offset printing machines, die cutters, and folding–gluing lines. Monitor plan vs actual and take corrective actions to avoid delays and backlogs. Control WIP and finished goods inventory.

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Manager HR

Manager HR (Corporate HR) Location: Tanzania Experience: 10–15+ years in Corporate HR Qualification: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources Key Responsibilities: - Lead corporate HR strategy and policy implementation - Manage talent acquisition, workforce planning, and onboarding - Drive performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives - Oversee payroll, statutory compliance, and HR governance - Handle industrial relations and administration for multi-location/plants - Prepare HR budgets, reports, and present to senior management - Ensure smooth HR operations across all units with global best practices Requirements: - Strong exposure to end-to-end HR operations - Experience in handling multi-location/plant HR preferred - International/Africa experience will be an added advantage - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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General Manager

General Manager – Logistics & Fleet Operations. ???? Location: Tanzania ???? Role Level: Senior Leadership ???? Salary: Negotiable + Attractive Company Benefits ???? Role Overview: This position will lead end-to-end logistics and fleet operations, focusing on strategic planning, operational excellence, cost optimization, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across transportation and fleet management functions. ???? Key Responsibilities: • Oversee logistics operations including dispatch, routing, and timely deliveries • Manage complete fleet lifecycle – procurement, maintenance & compliance • Control and optimize costs (fuel, maintenance, labor) • Drive budgeting, financial planning, and ROI tracking • Implement systems for fleet tracking and operational efficiency • Monitor KPIs like delivery timelines and fleet utilization • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing logistics teams • Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance ???? Ideal Candidate: • 10+ years of experience in logistics & fleet management • Proven leadership in handling large-scale operations • Strategic mindset with cost-control expertise • Experience working in African markets is a strong advantage

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