Operations Manager – (Smart Meter Manufacturing)

Position Title: Operations Manager – (Smart Meter Manufacturing) Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time Work Modality: On-Site

Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Operations / Production Manager to lead the overall operations and performance of our smart meter manufacturing facility.This is a factory-focused leadership role requiring strong hands-on manufacturing experience, with responsibility for production planning, SMT/PCBA, assembly, testing, quality, manpower, and overall factory efficiency.The Operations Manager will ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.Key Responsibilities · Take overall responsibility for daily factory operations and smart meter production performance. · Manage the complete manufacturing process, including SMT/PCBA, assembly, programming, calibration, testing, final inspection, and packaging. · Plan and control production schedules, capacity, manpower, and resources to meet customer orders and delivery commitments. · Ensure production targets are achieved across output, quality, cost, productivity, and on-time delivery. · Lead and manage production supervisors, technicians, operators, maintenance, and other factory personnel. · Monitor and improve key manufacturing indicators including OEE, FPY, productivity, downtime, scrap, rework, and production efficiency. · Ensure availability and effective control of materials, components, equipment, WIP, and finished goods to maintain uninterrupted production. · Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, process optimization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement across factory operations. · Coordinate closely with Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain to resolve operational and production issues. · Ensure manufacturing processes, SOPs, quality controls, traceability, ESD, HSE, and applicable standards are consistently maintained. · Lead production-line setup, process validation, new product introduction, capacity expansion, and manufacturing ramp-up. · Manage factory operating costs and report production performance, operational risks, and corrective actions to management.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of manufacturing operations experience, including responsibility for managing a production facility. Proven experience in smart meter, electronics, or high-volume electromechanical manufacturing. Strong experience in production, capacity and manpower planning, and manufacturing performance management. Proven experience leading production teams, supervisors, technicians, and operators. Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and factory management skills. Experience working in multicultural manufacturing environments. Technical & Manufacturing Expertise Strong hands-on experience with SMT, PCBA, electronic assembly, programming, calibration, testing, and high-volume manufacturing. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, IPC standards, ISO 9001, and ERP/MES systems. Strong understanding of OEE, FPY, productivity, downtime, scrap, rework, and manufacturing efficiency. Experience in root-cause analysis, CAPA, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, traceability, ESD, and HSE requirements. Experience in production-line setup, process validation, capacity expansion, and manufacturing ramp-up. Knowledge of smart metering, AMI, DLMS/COSEM, and automated meter testing would be an advantage. Key KPIs Production Plan Achievement On-Time Delivery (OTD) First Pass Yield (FPY) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Productivity & Labor Efficiency Scrap & Rework Rate Manufacturing Cost / Cost per Unit Safety Performance Why Join EDMP?· Lead and shape manufacturing operations for next-generation Smart Electricity, Water, and Gas Meter solutions.· Work with advanced electronics manufacturing processes across SMT, PCBA, assembly, testing, and final production.· Play a key role in scaling factory operations, driving manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement within a growing technology company. How to ApplyApply directly through LinkedIn.