Position: Manufacturing / Warehouse

MICHAEL GAHRDubai, UAE Phone (UAE) +971 52 304 4598Email m-gahr@web.deLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gahr-89191533b/ Nationality: German | UAE Resident (Emirates ID holder) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior Operations & Production Manager with over 15 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Currently based in Dubai with full UAE residency. Extensive expertise in end-to-end production operations, Kanban-based production planning, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven leader with strong communication skills across management and shopfloor levels, known for hands-on leadership, high reliability, and strong performance under pressure in complex production environments. CORE COMPETENCIES • Production & Operations Management • Kanban-Based Production Planning • Shift & Workforce Planning • Team Leadership & Communication • Quality Management & Root Cause Analysis • DIN / ISO Compliance & Internal Audits • Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen (WPO) • Incident, Accident & Corrective Action Management • Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS • Hands-on leadership style in industrial manufacturing environments • High reliability and performance orientation • Strong ability to deliver results under time pressure and high workload • Clear and effective communication across management, first-line leadership and workforce PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Goodyear Germany Manufacturing GmbH & Co. KG – Germany Production Manager / Work Shift Manager | 01.2022 – 04.2025 • Responsible for the planning, execution, and monitoring of production processes in accordance with Kanban principles • Oversight of end-to-end manufacturing operations including material preparation, production, curing and final finishing • Identification and resolution of quality issues and production disruptions, including initiation of corrective actions • Management of incidents and accidents including corrective actions and escalation procedures• Execution and coordination of internal audits and full compliance with DIN ISO standards and safety Regulations • Communication of operational information across management, First Line Managers and production teams • Active involvement in Kaizen and Workplace Organization (WPO) initiatives • Consistently delivered high-quality results under time pressure and demanding operational conditions Goodyear Germany Manufacturing GmbH & Co. KG – Germany First Line Manager / Production Planning | 07.2013 – 12.2021 • Management of fully automated production lines in an industrial manufacturing environment • Workforce planning, shift coordination and personnel deployment • Monitoring production performance, quality standards and process compliance • Close coordination with maintenance, engineering and management teams Goodyear Germany Manufacturing GmbH & Co. KG – Germany Production Operator / Technician | 02.2008 – 06.2013 • Operation of automated tire manufacturing equipment • Support of production processes and quality monitoring EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (2000 – 2008) Operational and technical roles in industrial and manufacturing environments in Germany EDUCATION & TRAINING Commercial Apprenticeship - Retail Management, Germany Continuous professional training in industrial production, operations management and quality assurance LANGUAGES German Native English Working Proficiency AVAILABILITY Available immediately SALARY EXPECTATION Salary negotiable REFERENCES References available upon request