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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Paper & Pulp Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Gladness HR Consultancy
Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Paper & Pulp
Company: Gladness HR Consultancy
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a tissue converting manufacturing facility.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for candidates with deep experience in tissue converting operations who can drive immediate impact in production, maintenance, and team capability.
Compensation Package
- Base Salary: USD 4,000 per month (net of income tax)
- Performance Bonus: Up to 2 months of base salary annually
- Housing: Employer-provided secure accommodation
- Transportation: Provided by the employer
- Renewal benefit: paid home leave + round-trip flight
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for improving:
- Throughput and efficiency (OEE)
- Product quality and consistency
- Maintenance systems and equipment reliability
- Workforce capability and performance
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end operations of the tissue converting line
- Manage and develop a team of 20+ operators and technicians
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance systems
- Drive continuous improvement (waste, changeover, output)
- Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
- Manage spare parts planning and inventory
- Report production, maintenance, and quality KPIs
Mandatory Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a tissue paper converting plant
- Hands-on expertise in converting lines (rewinder, log saw, packaging, etc.)
- Experience with major OEMs (e.g., Fabio Perini, Körber, Futura, Gambini, PCMC, A.Celli, etc.)
- Proven leadership of at least 20+ personnel
- Strong background in maintenance systems and troubleshooting
- Willingness to relocate to Haiti for a 1-year contract
- Fluent in English
Preferred:
- Overseas experience
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / TPM
- French or Spanish language skills
We especially welcome applications from engineers currently working overseas, including Filipino professionals, given strong prior success in similar environments. We remain open to all qualified candidates who meet the technical requirements.