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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Production Manager - Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Production Manager - Abu Dhabi, UAE
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About this Position
As the Production Manager for Seal for Life Industries (SFL) in Abu Dhabi, you will lead all production and order consolidation activities and light manufacturing site. With the plant preparing for an expanded industrial footprint, you will play a vital role in setting up and optimizing operations to support future product localization. The role requires strong coordination across functions, hands-on leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, compliance, and team development.
What you´ll do
- Act as the primary point of contact for all site-based production and order consolidation operations.
- Manage day-to-day production floor activities to meet safety, quality, and output standards.
- Coordinate incoming raw material flow and outbound finished goods with planning and logistics teams.
- Collaborate with site departments (QA, HSE, Maintenance, Planning) to ensure smooth, aligned operations.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining ISO 14001 and regulatory/environmental compliance standards.
- Lead and develop shopfloor staff through coaching, SOP training, and performance feedback.
- Track key production metrics (output, downtime, yield, efficiency) and generate regular performance reports.
- Drive cost-efficiency and process improvement projects; identify and eliminate waste.
- Respond promptly to production issues, machine downtimes, or bottlenecks and coordinate fixes with Maintenance.
- Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related field; master’s degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership role.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.
- Proven experience in managing large teams, setting KPIs, and achieving operational targets.
- Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic is a plus.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and manufacturing data tools.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: req73063
Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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