A leading fruits and juices manufacturing company based in Ras Al Khor (Aweer), Dubai, UAE is urgently seeking a skilled and results-driven Production Manager to lead and fully optimize its fruits and juices manufacturing operations. This senior role demands expertise in production planning, food safety compliance, productivity improvement, cost control, and team leadership — all while maintaining the highest HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards across a fast-paced FMCG food production environment. If you are a proven food manufacturing leader with strong UAE or GCC experience and a passion for operational excellence in fruits and beverage production, this role was designed for you.
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Email: talents@freshfruitscompany.com | Subject Line: Production Manager + Your Mobile Number
About the Role — Fruits & Juices Production Leadership in Dubai
Operations Scope: End-to-end management of fruits, juices, fresh-cut, smoothies, and beverage manufacturing operations at the Ras Al Khor facility
Food Safety Standards: Full compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and company-specific quality benchmarks across all production activities
Team Leadership: Lead, train, and develop large production teams and supervisors within a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing environment
Improvement Focus: Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, and operational excellence across every stage of the production process
GCC Preference: Candidates with UAE or GCC food manufacturing experience are strongly preferred for this senior production leadership role
Career Opportunity & Growth in UAE Food Manufacturing
Strategic Location: Ras Al Khor, Dubai — one of the UAE’s most active food manufacturing and distribution zones, with direct access to major retail and hospitality markets
High-Value Role: Production Managers with fruits, juices, and FMCG food manufacturing expertise are among the most in-demand senior professionals across the UAE’s food industry
Leadership Platform: Manage large production teams, shape operational strategy, and directly influence the quality, efficiency, and profitability of a growing UAE food manufacturing business
Career Advancement: A senior production management role in Dubai provides a strong springboard toward plant manager, operations director, and regional leadership positions across the GCC
Position Overview
The Production Manager — Fruits & Juices at this Ras Al Khor, Dubai facility is a senior, high-impact leadership role that places you at the operational core of a dynamic food manufacturing business. You will oversee end-to-end production for fruits, juices, fresh-cut products, smoothies, and beverages — developing production plans, enforcing HACCP and ISO 22000 compliance, controlling costs, monitoring yield and efficiency KPIs, and leading a dedicated production workforce to deliver consistent quality at scale. This role demands both the technical depth of an experienced food manufacturing professional and the leadership presence of a confident, communicative manager who can inspire teams, solve operational challenges decisively, and drive continuous improvement across every shift and every production line.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Manager at this Ras Al Khor fruits and juices facility, you directly lead the operational excellence of a growing UAE food manufacturing business — protecting quality, controlling costs, and meeting business targets every single day, apply your HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and Lean Manufacturing expertise within one of Dubai’s most active FMCG food production environments, build and develop a high-performing production team that sets the standard for food safety, efficiency, and quality across the entire manufacturing operation, drive measurable improvements in productivity, yield, waste reduction, and customer satisfaction through strategic production planning and hands-on operational leadership, and advance your career within a purpose-driven fruits and beverages company that values excellence, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding food products to the UAE market and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Production Operations Management
- Manage all end-to-end production operations for fruits, juices, fresh-cut products, smoothies, and related beverages — ensuring every production line runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards throughout each shift
- Develop and implement comprehensive production plans that are aligned with business targets, seasonal demand patterns, and customer order requirements — delivering on commitments consistently and cost-effectively
- Monitor production efficiency, yield performance, wastage levels, and cost control measures on a daily basis — taking swift corrective action to address any deviations that impact productivity or profitability
Food Safety, HACCP & ISO 22000 Compliance
- Ensure rigorous compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and all applicable UAE food safety regulations and company quality standards across every stage of the production process
- Lead food safety culture on the production floor — ensuring all team members understand and follow correct food safety procedures, personal hygiene standards, and contamination prevention practices at all times
- Prepare for and support all internal, external, and regulatory food safety audits — ensuring the facility’s documentation, processes, and physical environment are fully audit-ready and compliant
Production Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, inspire, train, and develop a large team of production operators and supervisors — building a motivated, skilled, and food-safety-conscious workforce capable of delivering high-volume output to consistent quality standards
- Establish clear performance expectations, provide structured coaching and feedback, and manage team performance through fair, consistent, and constructive leadership practices at all levels
- Coordinate daily production activities with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams — ensuring all cross-functional workflows are aligned, efficiently executed, and supportive of overall production output targets
KPI Reporting, Continuous Improvement & Cost Control
- Prepare accurate production reports, KPI dashboards, and management updates that provide clear visibility into production performance, efficiency trends, quality metrics, and cost variances across all product lines
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the production facility — identifying waste reduction opportunities, process inefficiencies, and yield improvement possibilities that strengthen operational performance
- Implement cost control measures across production operations — managing labor efficiency, raw material utilization, energy consumption, and overhead costs to deliver production within approved budget targets
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required for this senior production management role
- Strong academic and applied grounding in food manufacturing processes, food safety management systems, and quality management principles applicable to fruits, juice, and beverage production
Experience Requirements
- 7 to 10 years of experience in food manufacturing — with a minimum of 3 years in a production management or managerial leadership role within the food industry is a strict requirement
- Strong, demonstrable experience specifically in fruits processing, juice production, beverage manufacturing, fresh-cut operations, smoothies, or FMCG food production within a high-volume commercial environment
- Thorough and practical knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and UAE and GCC food safety regulations as applied in live food manufacturing production settings
- UAE or GCC-based food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred — candidates with local market knowledge and regulatory familiarity will hold a significant competitive advantage
Essential Skills
- Proven leadership and team management skills with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate large production workforces in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience in production planning, inventory control, process optimization, and performance management — with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities applied to real operational challenges
- Excellent communication and organizational skills — with the ability to present production performance data clearly, lead cross-functional collaboration, and represent the production function confidently at management level
About This Production Opportunity in Ras Al Khor, Dubai
This Production Manager — Fruits & Juices position is based at a dedicated food manufacturing facility in the Ras Al Khor (Aweer) area of Dubai — one of the UAE’s most strategically positioned food production and distribution zones. The company specializes in fresh fruits, cold-pressed juices, fresh-cut products, smoothies, and related beverages, serving the UAE’s dynamic and growing retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets. With a strong emphasis on food safety, product quality, and operational excellence, this is a genuinely rewarding and high-impact production leadership opportunity for a seasoned food manufacturing professional in the UAE.
Career Excellence: Take the next step in your food manufacturing career — lead fruits and juices production operations in Dubai’s most active food zone and make a real operational impact at the heart of the UAE’s fast-growing fresh food and beverage industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Food Production Managers: With 7–10 years in food manufacturing and at least 3 years in a managerial role within fruits, juices, beverages, or FMCG food production in the UAE or GCC
- Fruits & Juice Processing Specialists: With hands-on experience managing fresh-cut fruits, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, or beverage manufacturing operations at a commercial production scale
- HACCP & ISO 22000 Certified Leaders: With deep practical experience maintaining food safety compliance, leading audits, and embedding food safety culture across large production teams in the UAE
- Lean Manufacturing Professionals: Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies, waste reduction, yield optimization, and operational efficiency enhancement within food manufacturing environments
- UAE-Based Food Managers: Currently residing in Dubai or the UAE with relevant GCC market experience, ready to join a growing fruits and juices company in the Ras Al Khor food zone immediately
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