Manufacturing Team Leader

Job description / Role

Manufacturing Team Leader - Dubai
Food and Beverage Industry

Attractive TAX FREE remuneration package

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional who has experience within the Food and Beverage Industry? Are you a hands-on manager who has a passion for developing and coaching teams in order to achieve the very best results? This could be the opportunity for you

We are currently working in partnership with a Global MNC, who are a market leader within the Food and Beverage Industry. Working with this organisation will allow you to take on a challenging opportunity and further develop yourself to progress within your career. My client are searching for a Manufacturing Team Leader based in Dubai, UAE who has the ability to manage large, diverse teams and has experience of developing and implementing a strong Continuous Improvement / Lean culture within a Food and Beverage manufacturing business. This position will require you to work on a continuous shift pattern as per business demands.

This role will require you to:
- Work cross-functionally to ensure productivity levels are at their most efficient levels and the product quality is consistent throughout the entire process.
- Implement and drive a Continuous Improvement and Lean culture throughout the team.
- Lead daily meetings with you team in order to clarify relevant expectations and objectives in addition to overcoming any issues raised.
- Manage and review the daily output figures to ensure agreed KPI targets are achieved in relation to cost, quality, safety, hygiene and customer service.
- Conduct regular Performance Appraisals with your team to ensure they are motivated and are developing effectively.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery is operational and in good working order.

In order to be effective within this role you will require strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. In addition, you will have experience of building successful teams whilst promoting a positive culture and environment for people to work in.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have at least 5 years experience within the Food and Beverage Industry with an Engineering background. An advantage would be to have an entry level managerial qualification gained from the FMCG sector.

If you meet the criteria stated above and you are looking for a career changing opportunity please apply today!

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.