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A leading manufacturing and engineering organization in Dubai is seeking an experienced Manager – Quality & Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement initiatives across its manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in quality management, operational excellence, Lean methodologies, and process improvement.
The successful candidate will drive quality enhancement, reduce process variation, improve operational performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates with proven success in delivering measurable business impact through structured improvement projects are encouraged to apply. Professionals willing to relocate to Dubai are also welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, cost efficiency, waste reduction, turnaround time, and customer performance.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), DMAIC, and structured process improvement projects.
• Drive initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and process variation.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement workshops.
• Monitor Quality and Operational KPIs to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Lead process standardization and operational control initiatives.
• Track and validate measurable benefits from improvement projects.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other business functions.
• Support the development of a strong Continuous Improvement culture across the organization.
Requirements:
• 8–14 years of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent).
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Hands-on knowledge of the 7 QC Tools, FMEA, SPC, and Process Capability.
• Experience with Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping.
• Strong KPI management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable operational improvement projects.
• Previous UAE/GCC experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies
• Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, SPC, and the 7 QC Tools
• Process Mapping, KPI management, and Operational Excellence
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