Operations Manager – Lubricant & Grease Manufacturing Plant UAE

Job Title: Operations Manager – Lubricant & Grease Manufacturing Plant Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Department: Operations Reports To: Managing Director / Senior Management Experience: 10–15+ years Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate overall plant operations for a lubricant and grease manufacturing facility. The role will be responsible for ensuring smooth, safe and cost-effective operations across Procurement, Stores & Warehousing, Logistics & Dispatch, Maintenance & Engineering, Utilities and HSE , while working closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day plant operations and ensure operational readiness.

Coordinate with Production and Planning teams to support production requirements.

Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, equipment and manpower.

Manage procurement activities, supplier performance and material availability.

Oversee Stores & Warehouse operations, inventory accuracy and SAP transactions.

Coordinate logistics, export container bookings, dispatches and vessel schedules.

Ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance of plant equipment.

Monitor utilities, infrastructure and energy consumption.

Work closely with HSE to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Drive SAP Business One discipline and operational dashboards.

Identify opportunities to reduce procurement, inventory, logistics, maintenance and utility costs.

Establish and monitor operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field.

10–15+ years of manufacturing experience , including meaningful experience in plant operations leadership.

Experience in lubricants, grease, chemicals, petrochemicals, automotive fluids or process manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Strong exposure to multiple functions such as: Procurement

Warehouse

Logistics

Maintenance

Engineering

Production Support

HSE

Experience with ERP systems; SAP Business One experience is an advantage .

Strong knowledge of inventory management, supply-chain planning, preventive maintenance and operational cost control.

Experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Key Competencies Strong operational and team leadership

Planning and execution

Problem-solving and root-cause analysis

Inventory and supply-chain management

Cost control

Technical understanding of plant machinery

ERP/SAP knowledge

Vendor and contractor management

Cross-functional coordination

Strong communication and escalation skills

Safety and compliance orientation

Ability to manage demanding production and dispatch schedules

What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate should be capable of managing multiple operational functions and building a planned, system-driven and accountable manufacturing environment , with a strong focus on material availability, equipment reliability, inventory accuracy, timely dispatch, cost control and safety. Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Industry: Lubricant & Grease Manufacturing Function: Plant Operations / Manufacturing Operations

Archana Patil Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition archana.patil@sperton.com 7276527477