Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG
Nationality: Open to All

About the Company

ZIVA is a UAE-based manufacturing company specializing in hygiene and personal care products such as wet wipes, dry tissues, and hygiene liquids. With advanced production facilities and a commitment to innovation and quality, ZIVA supplies leading retailers, distributors, and healthcare providers across the Middle East.

The company focuses on delivering reliable hygiene solutions that help make everyday life cleaner, healthier, and more convenient for consumers.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations within a hygiene products facility. The role involves managing production processes, optimizing efficiency, ensuring product quality, and maintaining strict compliance with industry standards such as ISO, GMP, HACCP, SASO, and ESMA.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience in FMCG or hygiene product manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet demand and delivery schedules.

• Allocate manpower, machinery, and materials to maximize production efficiency.

• Monitor key performance indicators such as OEE, yield, downtime, and scrap rate, and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate machine breakdown response, installation, and modifications when required.

Operations Management

• Manage the full production cycle including mixing, cutting, converting, packaging, and quality checkpoints.

• Ensure production equipment operates efficiently and downtime is minimized.

• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery.

• Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with hygiene and manufacturing standards including ISO 9001, ISO 22716, GMP, and HACCP.

• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain batch records, traceability systems, and production documentation according to regulatory standards.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.

• Support internal and external safety audits in coordination with the QHSE team.

Team Leadership

• Supervise production supervisors, machine operators, maintenance technicians, and shift leaders.

• Provide training on standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment operation, hygiene practices, and safety protocols.

• Encourage continuous improvement and accountability within the production team.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor usage of raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables.

• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to maintain stock levels.

• Reduce production waste and optimize work-in-process (WIP) inventory.

Process Improvement

• Implement process optimization initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Identify opportunities to automate production and improve efficiency across converting and packaging lines.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the hygiene, FMCG, or paper converting industry.

• Experience with wet wipes production, tissue converting, or sanitary product manufacturing is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of converting machinery, wet wipes production lines, tissue machines, and packaging systems.

• Familiarity with raw materials such as nonwoven fabrics, chemicals, fragrances, and packaging films.

• Understanding of GMP, ISO, and HACCP quality standards.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and production management software.