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Manufacturing Planning Manager – Dubai
Shape the Future of Global Manufacturing in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Cities
Location: Dubai | Industry: Advanced Manufacturing | Full Relocation Package + Tax-Free Salary
Are you a results-driven manufacturing planning professional with a passion for complex production environments? Do you thrive in fast-paced, multi-line operations across sectors like automotive, wind turbine, defence, or aerospace? This is your opportunity to elevate your career in Dubai—a global hub for innovation and industry.
Join one of Dubai’s most respected industrial leaders as a Manufacturing Planning Manager, where you’ll take the helm of a critical department driving performance across complex, multi-component production lines. This role isn’t just a job—it’s a launchpad for ambitious professionals looking to make a measurable impact on a global scale.
Why Dubai?


  • Tax-Free Earnings

  • Relocation Support: Flights, visa, accommodation, and onboarding fully covered

  • Work-Life Balance: Live and work in one of the world’s most modern, multicultural cities

  • Career Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, investment in talent, and international best practices

Your Role: Driving Operational Excellence
As the Planning Manager, you will lead a high-performing planning team, developing robust scheduling strategies for a variety of high-spec, multi-line manufacturing projects. You'll ensure seamless integration between planning, production, and ERP systems—maximising throughput, reducing waste, and ensuring delivery against critical milestones.
Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead and develop the Manufacturing Planning Team

  • Design and implement customised production schedules across multiple, simultaneous projects

  • Monitor progress and proactively manage risks to ensure timelines and budgets are met

  • Continuously improve production planning and resource allocation to boost efficiency

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, procurement, and supply chain

  • Support and enhance ERP system integration (AX/SAP/Primavera)

  • Deliver reporting on capacity planning, resource utilisation, key project milestones, and production KPIs

What You’ll Bring:


  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in a complex, multi-component manufacturing environment
    (ideally within automotive, wind turbine, defence, aerospace, or similarly technical sectors)

  • Proven leadership of planning functions across multiple manufacturing lines or products

  • Advanced understanding of planning systems, capacity management, and production workflows

  • Strong ERP (AX, SAP, or equivalent) and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6) proficiency

  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field

Is This You?
You're not just looking for another planning role—you’re seeking a strategic leadership opportunity where your decisions will shape the future of global manufacturing projects. You take pride in precision, thrive on complexity, and are eager to bring your skills to an international stage.
Apply now to lead the future of advanced manufacturing—while enjoying the lifestyle, security, and professional growth that only Dubai can offer

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