Summary
Al Ghurair is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to plan and oversee daily ready-mix concrete production at a batching plant in Dubai. The role covers production scheduling, materials and inventory, quality control, equipment maintenance coordination, HSE compliance, staff supervision and operational reporting. Applicants need a degree or diploma in civil or mechanical engineering or a related field, 8–12 years of ready-mix production experience, and 3–5 years in a supervisory or assistant-manager role. UAE or GCC experience is preferred, as is a valid UAE driving licence.
The posting
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Production Planning & Operations
Plan, schedule and run daily production in line with sales orders, pour schedules and delivery commitments.
Oversee batching plant operations and make sure every batch is produced to the approved mix design and job specification.
Coordinate closely with Dispatch/Logistics, Sales and QC teams for smooth order flow, truck mixer and pump allocation, and on-time site delivery.
Manage large and continuous pours, including night and special pours (hot-weather concreting, chilled water/ice, special mixes).
Keep track of plant productivity (m³/hour, truck turnaround, plant uptime) and fix bottlenecks as they arise.
Materials & Inventory
Monitor stock of cement, GGBS, fly ash/microsilica, aggregates, sand and admixtures; raise material requirements on time so production never stops.
Control material consumption, wastage, returned and rejected concrete; reconcile materials against production volumes.
Oversee aggregate stockpile management, moisture corrections, and the ice and chilled-water systems.
Quality Control
Work with the QC department so that all concrete meets the specified grade, slump, temperature and durability requirements.
Make sure batching tolerances, calibration of weighing systems and admixture dispensers are maintained and recorded.
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformities related to production, and put corrective actions in place.
Plant & Equipment Maintenance
Coordinate with the Maintenance department on preventive and breakdown maintenance of batching plants, mixers, conveyors, silos, loaders and chillers.
Minimise plant downtime and keep standby arrangements ready for critical pours.
Health, Safety & Environment
Enforce HSE rules at the plant, including PPE, safe systems of work, housekeeping and traffic management inside the plant.
Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality and other authority requirements for dust, noise, wastewater and concrete washout.
Support ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 systems and take part in internal and external audits.
People & Reporting
Lead, supervise, train and assess production staff; plan shifts and manpower for efficient operations.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports, KPIs and cost analysis for management.
Deputise for the Production/Plant Manager when required.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 8–12 years in ready-mix concrete production, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or assistant-manager role running a batching plant.
Regional experience: UAE / GCC ready-mix experience strongly preferred.
Hands-on knowledge of batching plant systems and controls (for example Liebherr, Elkon, SIMEM, MEKA, or similar), mix designs, and concrete technology.
Good understanding of hot-weather concreting and of local specifications (Dubai Municipality, BS EN 206 / ASTM).
Driving licence: Valid UAE driving licence preferred.