Black & Grey HR is recruiting a Head of Production for a leading marble and stone manufacturer with a state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in stone processing and factory operations with the ability to lead end-to-end production optimize plant efficiency and maintain uncompromising quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and oversee the complete production cycle: block receiving slab cutting (gang saws block cutters) polishing resin treatment edge profiling finishing and site installation.
- Manage multi-disciplinary production teams across factory and field operations ensuring adherence to production targets and quality benchmarks.
- Coordinate with project managers site engineers and clients to align factory output with project timelines and specifications.
- Develop and monitor production plans manpower schedules and preventive maintenance programs for equipment (CNC machines polishing lines bridge cutters water jet machines etc.).
- Implement and enforce quality control systems HSE standards and ISO procedures to ensure compliance with international certifications.
- Track and analyze production KPIs (yield rejection rates downtime throughput) and drive continuous process improvement.
- Manage raw material handling inventory control and logistics coordination for imported marble blocks and slabs.
- Lead cost-optimization initiatives while safeguarding product integrity and premium craftsmanship.
Requirements
- 8 10 years of proven experience in marble/stone processing and fabrication with at least 3 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong technical knowledge of stone processing machinery production workflows and installation methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in factory operations management quality assurance and lean manufacturing practices.
- Hands-on experience in managing imported marble blocks and coordinating logistics with suppliers ports and clearing agents.
- Ability to lead large production teams enforce discipline and drive high performance under tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Attractive Salary Benefits
- 8 10 years of proven experience in marble/stone processing and fabrication, with at least 3 5 years in a senior leadership role. - Strong technical knowledge of stone processing machinery, production workflows, and installation methodologies. - Demonstrated success in factory operations management, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing practices. - Hands-on experience in managing imported marble blocks and coordinating logistics with suppliers, ports, and clearing agents. - Ability to lead large production teams, enforce discipline, and drive high performance under tight deadlines. - Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.