Factory Shift Supervisor - UAE

LIPTON Teas and Infusions; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a Factory Shift Supervisor in Dubai. This role involves ensuring safety and quality standards in manufacturing operations, managing manpower, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing and experience with teabag technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing with high safety and quality standards.
• Experience with teabag technologies (Perfecta, IMA), filling, overwrapping, case packing.

Responsibilities

• Implement health, safety, food safety, and environmental procedures.
• Monitor product quality and conduct basic quality checks.
• Lead emergency response and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Flexibility

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Job description:

Job Title: Factory Shift Supervisor

Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full Time

Note: UAE based candidates preferred. This is a fixed OT 12-hour shift position, 6 days a week in the factory.

Your Key Responsibilities:

SHEQ

• Implement and adhere to all Lipton health, safety, food safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a secure working environment, understanding individual legal obligations.
• Understand material handling ergonomics.
• Contribute to reducing environmental impacts and costs by optimizing eco-efficient operations.
• Foster a safe working environment, including food safety, and participate in hazard reporting.
• Monitor product quality, report faults, detect abnormalities, and take emergency measures. Conduct basic quality checks.
• Maintain hygienic operations throughout production.
• Lead emergency response, investigate incidents, and implement preventive measures.

Operations

• Ensure manpower utilization per shift is balanced according to skills.
• Conduct effective handovers to incoming operators and coordinators, prioritizing safety, quality, and operational issues.
• Perform Line Process Confirmations and ensure FMOS and RTPM data are updated accurately.
• Handle SAP transactions related to manufacturing operations.
• Update monitoring files and ensure material availability and accuracy.
• Implement and monitor training programs for operators and contractors.
• Lead 5S and GMP practices, monitor line performance, and take immediate corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Coordinate with other departments and liaise with 3PL for manpower support.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and escalate issues timely.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing with high safety and quality standards, GMP familiarity.
• Experience with teabag technologies (Perfecta, IMA), filling, overwrapping, case packing (minimum 1 year).
• Collaborative team experience, strong communication skills.

Skills and Requirements

• Flexibility to work shifts, adapt to changes, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, punctual, with good teamwork and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, mechanical knowledge, problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English and mathematics.

What We Offer

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