Plant Manager

Role Accountabilities 1. Factory Operations Management • Lead and manage all factory operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. • Develop annual production strategies and operational plans aligned with business objectives. • Ensure optimum utilization of personnel, facilities, equipment, and production resources. • Monitor factory performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives. • Ensure uninterrupted production while maintaining the highest quality standards. 2. Pharmaceutical & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), HACCP, ISO 22000, UAE Organic, EU Organic, and applicable pharmaceutical and food manufacturing regulations. • Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Ensure complete compliance with regulatory authority requirements, licensing conditions, and internal quality systems. • Coordinate regulatory inspections, certification audits, and licensing activities with relevant authorities. • Ensure all manufacturing documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. 3. Production Management • Direct all honey processing, filling, packaging, labeling, warehousing, and logistics operations. • Review production schedules and ensure manufacturing targets are achieved. • Monitor production efficiency, product yields, and resource utilization. • Ensure production activities comply with approved batch manufacturing procedures. • Review and approve Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR) before product release. 4. Quality Assurance & Laboratory Management • Supervise Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), laboratory operations, and production teams. • Ensure all raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products meet approved specifications. • Review laboratory reports, product release documentation, deviations, CAPA, and Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations. • Support validation, qualification, and continuous quality improvement programs. • Promote a strong quality culture throughout the factory. 5. Engineering & Maintenance • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs. • Ensure production equipment is qualified, calibrated, validated, and maintained. • Approve equipment upgrades and automation initiatives. • Minimize downtime through effective maintenance planning. 6. Warehouse & Supply Chain Management • Oversee warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations. • Ensure full traceability of raw materials and finished products. • Coordinate procurement planning to ensure uninterrupted production. • Optimize inventory levels while minimizing waste and operational costs. 7. Health, Safety & Environmental Management • Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental, and food safety requirements. • Promote a strong safety culture across the factory. • Ensure emergency response procedures are implemented and regularly tested. • Maintain safe working conditions and environmental sustainability. 8. Leadership & People Management • Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams across production, QA, QC, engineering, laboratory, warehouse, and logistics. • Set departmental objectives and monitor performance through KPIs. • Identify training and development needs. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 9. Financial & Operational Performance • Prepare and manage the factory operational budget. • Monitor production costs, operational efficiency, and profitability. • Analyze operational KPIs and implement corrective actions. • Report factory performance to senior management . 10. Strategic Development & Innovation • Support the development of new honey and bee-derived products. • Drive digital transformation and manufacturing automation initiatives. • Benchmark factory operations against international pharmaceutical and food manufacturing best practices. • Collaborate with research institutions to strengthen Al Faya's position as a regional center of excellence in honey production and bee product innovation. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or Pharm.D) from a recognized university. • Specialization or professional training in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Industrial Pharmacy, or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred. • Knowledge of food manufacturing systems, nutraceutical production, or honey processing is highly desirable. • A Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management, or Business Administration is an advantage. Experience • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. • Experience in GMP-compliant manufacturing facilities is mandatory. • Experience managing multidisciplinary production teams. • Experience in food processing, nutraceutical manufacturing, or honey processing is an advantage. • Experience in regulatory inspections and quality management systems is highly desirable. • Other Professional Certifications • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Good Documentation Practices (GDP) • HACCP Certification • ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems • Lean Six Sigma (Preferred) • Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)