Factory Production Supervisor

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dubai seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee operations on the factory floor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing daily production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and leading a team of factory workers. A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the aluminium or glass industry. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead and motivate factory workers to meet productivity goals.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Production oversight

Quality control

Team supervision

Process improvement

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

ERP systems knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Supervise daily production activities on the factory floor to ensure smooth and timely operations.

• Production Oversight: Assign tasks to machine operators, technicians and laborers and ensure adherence to schedules.

• Production Oversight: Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot minor issues with technical teams.

• Production Oversight: Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines and materials.

• Quality Control & Compliance: Monitor production quality and ensure all output meets company standards and customer requirements.

• Quality Control & Compliance: Enforce adherence to ISO, safety and factory compliance standards.

• Quality Control & Compliance: Work closely with the Quality Control team to resolve any defects or process issues.

• Team Supervision & Coordination: Lead, train and motivate factory workers to meet productivity and quality goals.

• Team Supervision & Coordination: Monitor staff performance and report issues to the Production Manager.

• Team Supervision & Coordination: Conduct daily briefings and provide regular feedback to the team.

• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve workflow.

• Process Improvement: Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime and material usage.

• Process Improvement: Assist in planning and implementing preventive maintenance schedules.

• Health Safety & Housekeeping: Ensure compliance with factory safety policies and PPE requirements.

• Health Safety & Housekeeping: Report and address safety incidents or potential hazards immediately.

• Health Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and order on the production floor.

• Skills & Tools: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word); ERP systems knowledge is an advantage.

• Other Requirements: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role within a manufacturing or fabrication facility; preferably aluminium/glass industry.

• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of production processes, materials handling and safety standards.

• Leadership: Good leadership and team management skills.

• Technical: Basic knowledge of machine operations and preventive maintenance.

• Communication: Strong communication skills in English (Hindi/Urdu is a plus).