Senior Operations Director

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting on behalf of a leading player in the agri-food manufacturing space, operating large-scale, vertically integrated production and distribution facilities across the UAE and GCC. Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Operating Officer to lead and optimize day-to-day operations across their business sector. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across multiple functions—including production, supply chain, sales, commercial, quality, and R&D—while driving synergy, efficiency, and sustainable growth across the organization.

Responsibilities :

Operational Leadership - Lead and drive operational performance across all business functions and locations.

• Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and production operations to ensure efficiency, scalability, and output quality.
• Champion cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives.

Sales & Commercial Alignment - Partner with commercial and sales teams to align operational strategies with market and customer demands.

Supply Chain & Logistics - Manage end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution.

Strategic Planning & Execution - Translate high-level business strategies into actionable operational plans.

People Leadership & Culture

Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure all operations adhere to regulatory, environmental, and industry standards.

Requirements

Benefits

Candidates who have a Strategic and hands-on leadership style with a strong operational backbone, skilled in change management, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional collaboration and a passion for sustainability, continuous improvement, and operational innovation are highly suggested to apply!