Lead Production Manager - Steel and Metal Fabrication

Jobskey Search and Selection; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Lead Production Manager in Sharjah, specializing in steel and metal fabrication. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the production process, managing resources, ensuring safety protocols are met, and communicating effectively with project teams. This role offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to lead critical projects in the fabrication sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in steel fabrication.
• Strong background in managing production processes.
• Familiarity with project management and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee steel and metal fabrication processes.
• Coordinate project resources and manage production engineers.
• Ensure adherence to budget and safety policies.

Skills

Management skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Project

Job description

Lead Production Manager - Steel & Metal Fabrication

Job Title: Lead Production Manager – Steel & Metal Fabrication

About the job

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Lead Production Manager to oversee the steel and metal fabrication process. The ideal candidate will have 3‑5 years of experience in the steel fabrication industry, with a strong background in managing production, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring the successful execution of fabrication projects. The Lead Production Manager will play a crucial role in constructability reviews, developing fabrication strategies, providing technical support, managing materials, and finalizing weekly progress reports.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate between members of the operations support groups during detail design, fabrication, offshore installation, and hook‑up phases.
• Supervise discipline Production engineers and identify resource needs for the project.

2. Project Management

• Manage overall project progress and productivity reporting, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
• Regularly communicate production engineer resource needs to the Procurement Department.
• Understand contractual scope, contract type, and milestone schedules.

3. Collaboration and Communication

• Maintain regular interaction with SITE TEAM and Main contractor team.
• Review constructability and ensure work execution plans are based on the most productive options.
• Chair fabrication meetings, conduct 4WLA (What, Where, When, and Who Analysis), and prioritize material and drawings accordingly.>

4. Documentation and Change Management

• Document all scope of work changes and coordinate AFC estimate updates.
• Initiate and approve all revision orders and change orders via the DTCM.
• Solve technical problems, initiate site queries, and minimize work disruptions.

5. Safety and Leadership

• Lead by example in following company safety policies.
• Chair fabrication meetings, forecast fabrication and engineering requirements to meet project contract schedules.

6. Project Execution and Delivery

• Manage weekly fabrication progress and productivity, ensuring it stays within budget.
• Manage scope of work changes, update AFC estimates, and initiate revision and change orders.
• Develop a work pack index, set priorities, and establish deliverable dates for discipline teams.

7. Communication and Coordination

• Interface with key project personnel such as project cost engineers, marine operations engineers, and Quality managers.
• Lead constructability program efforts for fabrication and incorporate project lessons learned into the global database.

8. Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.

9. Experience

• 8+ years of related experience with competency in computer software (MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project).
• Ability to make decisions on day‑to‑day operational issues in discussion with the Operations Director.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated, energetic, honest, and positive attitude.
• Well‑structured working manner.
• Team‑oriented with excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic steel fabrication environment, we encourage you to apply.