Maintenance Supervisor MCB and Plastic Injection

Eaton Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power management company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their MCB and plastic injection molding production areas in Dubai. You will be responsible for supervising maintenance activities, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. This role offers opportunities in a dynamic workplace committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Inclusion & Diversity initiatives

Career Development Opportunities

Annual mentoring program

Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day maintenance activities for equipment.
• Develop a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Create preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor maintenance budget and spare parts strategies.
• Support compliance and audits related to maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Mechanical systems expertise

Electrical systems expertise

Mechatronic systems expertise

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Leadership in challenging situations

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (or equivalent education)

Job description

Location: Dubai Full-time on-site

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow Today!

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. Last July we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai which will bring together our commercial manufacturing and support functions providing room for future growth.

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy‑efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

As the Maintenance Supervisor for our MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) and Plastic Injection Molding production areas you will lead and coordinate all maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment. You will also help implement new production lines at our new campus and hire/train maintenance personnel as part of the new Dubai project.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise & coordinate day‑to‑day maintenance activities for MCB and plastic injection molding equipment.
• Lead & develop a multidisciplinary team of tool makers, mechanical/electrical technicians and mechatronics engineers.
• Champion safety & environment by ensuring compliance with Eatons MESH standards.
• Lead with ELMdrive accountability, build organizational capability and deliver results using Eatons Leadership Model.
• Build preventive & predictive maintenance programs (TPM/reliability) optimizing plans to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner cross‑functionally with production engineering and quality to support process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Manage resources: monitor spare parts strategy, vendor interactions and the maintenance budget.
• Support audits (internal/external) and ensure compliance with Eaton standards and applicable regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement for uptime reliability and energy efficiency.
• Own maintenance KPIs: report performance, downtime and safety indicators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (or equivalent education).
• 5 years of maintenance supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Proven maintenance leadership in MCB and/or plastic injection molding (or similar high‑volume manufacturing).
• Strong background in preventive & predictive maintenance, TPM and reliability engineering.
• Hands‑on expertise across mechanical, electrical and mechatronic systems; adept at troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience implementing and managing spare parts strategies and maintenance KPIs.
• Demonstrated leadership aligned to MESH (safety/environment) and ELM (leadership) frameworks; continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills; clear communicator with the influencing skills to engage at senior level.
• Able to lead in emotionally challenging situations with empathy and managerial courage.

What we offer:

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring program Eaton University and a reward and recognition system.
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Detailed induction support and well‑structured onboarding.

Living and Working in Dubai:

Dubai is a vibrant cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world‑class amenities, a safe environment and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eatons Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.