Facilities Supervisor. Projects & Property Development- Retail- UAE

Alshaya Trade; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Supervisor for operations and maintenance of the Material Handling Conveyor system. This role involves managing a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and preparing maintenance reports. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background and possess 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an FMCG or automated environment, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge in PLC controllers is an advantage.
• Ability to formulate Risk Assessments and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all operations and maintenance activities for the conveyor system.
• Prepare daily maintenance reports based on work orders.
• Facilitate maintenance teams with necessary tools and support.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to multitask under pressure

Knowledge in material handling conveyor system

Problem solving skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Profile

Control and supervise all the operations and maintenance activities with respect to the Material handling Conveyor system to ensure constant system availability in line with the Quality and Safety requirements. Managing a team of Technicians (electrical / mechanical) and Assistants to ensure the smooth functionality of conveyor lines by controlling the flow and conducting necessary maintenance following Standard Operating Procedures. Identify further opportunities within client portfolio and drive business savings within area or responsibility. To ensure compliance with Company policy and procedures.

Key Performance Areas

• Liable for the process flow by supervising and monitoring all the preventive and corrective maintenance activities of the Material Handling Conveyor System in line with workflows, risk assessment and adhering Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for decision making to overcome any operational impact by controlling the process and providing technical solutions. Assist the conveyor O & M team, by coordinating with the operations regarding the throughput forecast and managing maintenance activities.
• Responsible to prepare daily maintenance reports based on work orders. Ensure that all activities are documented with work orders with end user entities.
• Facilitate maintenance teams to perform tasks by providing all administrative support needed, e.g., spare part packages, tools, PPE, conducting toolbox talk, explain SOPs etc. Review FM Helpdesk service delivery and challenge when not being met meeting current needs in conjunction with the FM activities.
• Daily manpower allocation according to work orders, generating the maintenance reports and troubleshooting of any mechanical/electrical anomaly. Provide technical expertise to ensure/increase quality of services.
• Assist the FM's to ensure health and safety policies are adhered to and all appropriate documentation is prepared and audited i.e., risk assessments, method statements etc.
• To build and maintain strong brand relationships.

Knowledge

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering background with knowledge in regulations and standards.
• Computer literate in the areas of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication style using English Language and ability to adapt style to meet needs to different business units.
• H&S knowledge.
• Knowledge in PLC controllers, drives and BMS will be an advantage.
• Planning and review of maintenance programs.

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• FMCG / Automated conveyor line background.
• H&S: Ability to formulate Risk Assessments / method statement, Safe systems of work.
• Ability to instruct and control contractors.
• Full Driving Licence is essential.

Skills

• Able to build strong, long term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge in material handling conveyor system.
• Operation and maintenance planning and system trouble shooting capabilities.
• Team player.
• Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions.
• Flexible, adaptable approach to workload.
• Excellent track record in customer service.
• Problem solving skills, ability to use initiative/lateral thinking.
• Planning & Organisational Skills.