Lead Engineer

Shan Foods Private Limited; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food brand is seeking a Lead Engineer to manage operations and maintain safety standards. You will oversee quality operations, conduct training sessions for staff, and implement good manufacturing practices. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and has 2-5 years of experience in the FMCG or Food sector. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential for success in this role, which contributes significantly to operational excellence and food safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing within FMCG / Food sector.
• Knowledge of the Spice Industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality operations and maintain safety standards.
• Conduct Level 1 and Level 2 trainings for production staff.
• Implement and adhere to Good Manufacturing and Hygiene Practices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical)

Job description

Get To Know Us

At Shan Foods, we get it - food isn’t just fuel, it’s connection, culture, and convenience. As a global food brand, we’re bringing real flavor to kitchens worldwide and making meals simpler, tastier, and more fun. We’re more than just spices - we’re a team of creators, learners, and doers. At Shan, you’ll grow, evolve and help shape what the future of food looks & tastes like.

Shan Foods is a global equal opportunity employer, offering top of the line compensation & benefits, an inclusive working environment and avenues for growth. We believe in growing together and constantly learning from everyone around us. Our people are not only driving the business, they are all contributing towards the growth of the food industry worldwide.

Let's give you a quick sneak peek into the life of Lead Engineer

As Lead Engineer, you will effectively manage the operations, ensuring that quality standards are met while maintaining the safest possible environment. It is crucial to achieve the frozen plan targets, coordinate with Warehouse, Quality, and Engineering to ensure smooth operations without any hurdles. It will be your responsibility to maintain the reliability factor of the machine by assessing the health of the machine and performance. Daily briefings should be conducted with line supervisors & Operators. Additionally, it's important to conduct Level 1 and Level 2 trainings for production staff to ensure safe machine operations, as well as adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).

Things you will be doing for the Business

• Review the Lost Time Incident (LTI) and Medical Treatment Case (MTC) reports on a weekly and monthly basis
• Conduct Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) talks weekly with Production and QA teams on the floor, ensuring attendance is marked
• Keep available machine guards activated, maintain manual controls for risks where guards are not available, and report all near misses in Excel format for team awareness
• Ensure food products are protected from contamination with unauthorized materials
• Implement good manufacturing and hygiene practices focusing on food safety and audit requirements
• Adhere to Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain rules on the production floor with visual and documented controls; conduct monthly 5S audits
• Follow the weekly and monthly production plans without deviation; document reasons for any variances
• Work closely with Warehouse (WH), Quality, and Engineering departments to ensure smooth operations
• Calculate productivity and share daily numbers for focus and improvement
• Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for each line; report hourly for increased focus and improvement
• Arrange regular training and grooming sessions for operators
• Carry out Machine inspection and prepare health report and make sure execution of CILT.

What are we looking for in you?

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical from a reputable local or foreign Institute.
• A minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience of manufacturing within FMCG / Food sector, dry range food experience is preferred.
• Spice Industry Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building