Hot End Shift Lead — IS Machine Performance & Quality

Saverglass; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Saverglass is seeking an experienced IS Machine Supervisor in the UAE to oversee multi-line production, manage changeovers, and ensure safety, quality and output. You will lead IS operators, perform routine sampling, and drive rapid, safe restart after faults while maintaining documentation and handovers.

Responsibilities include monitoring parameter standards, coordinating with SMEs, and training new staff to sustain efficient, compliant operations across shift changes.

Qualifications

• IS machine background with 5+ years in a hands-on role.
• Technical knowledge in thermical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics.
• Proficient in English (speaking and writing).
• Familiar with IT tools and basic software for reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Safety and quality orientation with teamwork mindset.
• Leadership experience for supervision roles.

Responsibilities

• Support production changeovers to maximize quality and ramp-up performance.
• Ensure two IS lines operate well; perform regular sampling.
• Track standards: temperatures, feeder, timer settings, lehr infeed.
• Monitor losses and drive immediate improvements.
• Supervise IS operators with hands-on technical support.
• Ensure safe, quick restart after breakdowns; communicate with SMEs.
• Maintain machine health and tidy shop floor; enforce safety.
• Prepare end-of-shift reports and handovers with required details.
• Train new staff on IS machine operation.
• Handle energy-failure emergencies properly.
• Take on other tasks for plant efficiency.

Skills

IS machine experience

Hands-on supervision

English proficiency

IT tools familiarity

Analytical skills

Safety and quality orientation

Leadership

Tools

Qualiglass

Spreadsheets

Job description

Saverglass is seeking an experienced IS Machine Supervisor in the UAE to oversee multi-line production, manage changeovers, and ensure safety, quality and output. You will lead IS operators, perform routine sampling, and drive rapid, safe restart after faults while maintaining documentation and handovers.

Responsibilities include monitoring parameter standards, coordinating with SMEs, and training new staff to sustain efficient, compliant operations across shift changes.