SPERTON - Where Great People Meet
Website:
sperton.com
Job details:
Position: Plant Head – Lubricants Manufacturing
Location: Ra’s al Khaimah, UAE
Industry: Lubricants Manufacturing
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Plant Head to oversee the complete operations of our lubricants manufacturing plant in Ra’s al Khaimah, UAE. The candidate will be responsible for production management, quality control, manpower supervision, safety compliance, inventory management, and ensuring smooth plant operations while achieving production targets efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day plant operations and production activities.
- Ensure smooth blending, filling, packing, and dispatch operations.
- Monitor production planning and achieve operational targets.
- Maintain product quality standards as per company and industry requirements.
- Supervise plant staff, operators, and maintenance teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational regulations.
- Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics departments.
- Minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Monitor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Control production costs and optimize resource utilization.
- Prepare operational reports and production documentation.
- Handle audits, inspections, and quality checks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum 15 -18 years of experience in lubricants manufacturing plant with overall experience for all operations of an automatic plant.
- Strong knowledge of lubricant production processes and plant management.
- Experience in handling production teams and factory operations.
- Good leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of safety standards and quality systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in lubricants blending plants.
- Knowledge of SAP / ERP systems and production reporting.
- Strong operational and manpower management skills.
Benefits
- Annual leave as per UAE Labour Law
- Medical insurance
- Air ticket as per company policy
- Other benefits as per company standards
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a
Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across
Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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