CNC Supervisor- Rolling Mill

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a CNC Supervisor to lead the CNC and machine shop function within the RM2 & RM3 Roll Shop. You will ensure roll spares are machined per the production plan and manage second-line data and resources, while supporting the Roll Shop Supervisor as needed.

The role requires leadership, planning, and cost-conscious decision making, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across CNC and conventional machines.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Computer skills (MS Office, SAP and Level 2).
• Knowledge of CNC roll turning and ring grinding machines – operation, programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of materials – roll and ring grades and their machining requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee CNC and machine shop activities to meet production plans and objectives.
• Plan and organize machining, repair and maintenance activities with efficient resource allocation.
• Prepare annual budget for CNC and conventional machines and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage CNC programs, verify correct programs and maintain library; prepare drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and follow up on breakdowns until closure.
• Drive continuous improvement and safe working practices; ensure compliance with safety and quality policies.
• Maintain records and data for rolls/rings and M2 level data; coordinate procurement requests.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Cost control

Analytical thinking

English language

Communication

Decision making

Team development

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

MS Office

Level 2

Job description

The CNC Supervisor is to lead, monitor, and oversee the entire functions of the CNC and Machine shop area of the RM2 & RM3 Roll Shop, ensuring that roll spares are machined as per the production plan And Rolling mills Spare parts machining done as required by roll shop Engineer / Supervisor, manage the level 2 entries and To support roll shop supervisor when required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Accountability & Activities

Responsibilities:

• Leadership - Ensure effective achievement of CNC and Machine shop section objectives through leadership – setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, providing formal and informal feedback, and appraisal.
• Planning – Plan and organize all machining, repair and maintenance activities of the machines based on, and allocate all the resources efficiently.
• Preparation of the annual expense budget for the CNC and conventional machines in the machine shop, Identify key areas of reducing the wastes and reduce the operation cost.
• Operation Management – Prepare annual requirements of essential CNC spares, cutting tools, Grinding wheels and consumables to ensure smooth functioning of all the machines in the machine shop with minimum interruptions.
• CNC Programs – Create, verify and insert the machine programs in the CNC machines, ensure the correct program is used for each roll/ring and bar size, and keep the program library controlled and backed up.
• Drawings – Prepare and update the machining drawings required for CNC programs and in-house spares using AutoCAD, in coordination with the Roll Shop Planner.
• Machine Maintenance – Coordinate the preventive maintenance and the Annual Maintenance Plan of the CNC and conventional machines and follow up breakdowns until closure.
• Continuous improvement – To work out methods for the improvement of work performance.
• Analytical thinking and cost-conscious.
• Quality, Health, Environment & Safety - Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, health, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls across the section to guarantee employee safety legislative compliance.
• Breakdown analysis and corrective actions
• Knowledge of CNC roll turning and ring grinding machines – operation, programming and troubleshooting.
• Basic roll pass design knowledge (groove profiles and pass sequence) to translate the pass design into correct CNC programs.
• Ability to read and understand roll pass, groove, machining, assembly and bar marking drawings, and to prepare and modify drawings using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of materials – roll and ring grades (cast iron/steel rolls and tungsten carbide rings) and the materials of guide rollers, guide inserts and QTB/QTR/Tempcore elements – and their machining requirements.
• Knowledge of conventional machines (lathe, milling, shaping, drilling and grinding) and their safe operation.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, grinding wheels and machining parameters.
• Knowledge of measuring instruments and profile inspection of rolls and rings (templates, gauges and micrometers).
• Inventory management of roll/ring sets, tooling and spares.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Computer skills (MS Office, SAP and Level 2).
• Planning, Executing & Decision Making.
• Commitment to Result & Quality.
• Innovation & Change Management.
• Leadership and developing people.
• Effective Communication.
• Customer Orientation.

Ensure Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

• Support the promotion of a strong safety culture by actively participating in safety initiatives and fostering safe work practices. Assist in managing safety risks, monitoring equipment, and contributing to performance outcomes. Ensure compliance with EHS legislative requirements and the Company’s EHS policies, procedures, and standards among team members and contractors.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the rolling process.
• Knowledge of all equipment used in the Roll shop.
• Knowledge to maintain the work records for future reference (roll/ring history and Level 2 roll data).
• Knowledge to create Purchase requests.
• This position plays a crucial role and acts as a link between the workforce and front-line management.
• Technical report writing.
• Training of subordinates.
• Efficiency of this position is very critical in achieving the targeted mill availability levels.
• To ensure the safe and continuous operation of the machine shop.