Production Operator

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored UAE visa

Medical health insurance (self)

Annual paid leave

Air ticket allowance

End-of-service gratuity

Overtime pay

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a Production Operator – Extruder & Shift in charge to oversee extrusion operations and ensure production quality in a fast-paced plastics environment.

You will supervise operators, coordinate with maintenance and warehouse, monitor process parameters, and ensure safety, 5S, and ISO standards across shifts.

This role requires 2–5 years in plastics, hands-on extrusion experience, and proficiency with ERP systems; shift work and overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or Technical Education in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related subject.
• Min 2 to 5 years of experience in plastic, polymer, masterbatch, extrusion, or relevant manufacturing industries.
• Experience with extruders, mixers, feeders, conveyors, pelletizers, and packaging equipment.
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate) and ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Willingness to work in shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Run production operations on the shop floor to ensure quality at all levels.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Warehouse for materials and equipment.
• Lead shift handover and communicate production status and priorities.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Prepare SOPs, WI, JSA per ISO 9001 QMS requirements.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and act as change agent across the company.

Skills

Shop floor management

Shift supervision

Extruder operation

Quality control basics

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical diploma or degree

Chemistry/Polymer Science background

Other relevant certifications welcomed

Tools

Extruders

Mixers

Feeders

Conveyors

Pelletizers

Packaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Ensures efficient plant operation and adherence to manufacturing objectives and production quality

standards through direct supervision and synchronization of production processes, resources

management and allocation, coordination with other departments and key plant personnel, and

accurate reporting of results and documentation. Guarantees product quality at all levels of production

through materials inspection, coordination with key production and warehouse personnel, and

accurate documentation of results.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates and directly carry out shop floor management – run the production operations –

workflow from raw materials, goods in process and finished products to ensure quality at all levels

of production. Coordinates, monitors and supervises production processes and activities such as

pre-blending operations, raw materials feeding, packaging and final product issuance.

Shift Management

Lead and supervise production operators and 3

rd party - helpers during the shift.

Allocate manpower and assign production tasks.

Conduct shift handover and communicate production status, issues, and priorities.

Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Monitors and ensure compliance with product quality, SHE standards and job order schedules.

Reviews and validates daily production-related reports. Carries out and implements pre-determined

production activities in accordance with Global and regional manufacturing objectives.

Prepare SOP’s, WI’s, JSA and other documents in accordance with ISO 9001 QMS requirements.

Review and update as and when required or when changes are made.

Coordinates with Maintenance Department on matters pertaining to equipment machineries

disorders maintenance and calibration – internal and external.

Coordinates with Warehouse Department for raw materials and finished products movements.

Coordinates with Laboratory Department on all AC/ QA results and trends.

Coordinates with Maintenance ensuring full/ optimum utilization of machineries and equipment and

repairs and maintenance schedules.

Participates in daily production meeting with key production personnel and others

Attends to and reports immediate manpower-related concerns to Management.

Periodically work along with Plant/Ops Manager for reviews and appraises performance of

Production personnel and makes recommendations pertaining to skills enhancement and career

advancement.

Maintains 5S – housekeeping standards in the shop floor and act as the change agent across the

company

Performs other related tasks as mandated by the Immediate Supervisor and Top Management.

Always ready to go for career enhancement programs and certifications as required by company.

Job/ Position Title: Production Operator – Extruder & Shift in charge Job Site: Plant based – JAFZA

Department: Production- Operations Immediate Supervisor: Plant/Ops Manager

Skills Sets , Qualifications and Other Requirements :

Educational Qualification

• Degree, Diploma or Technical Education in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical

Chemical, Polymer Science , Chemistry or related subject.

• Any other degree / certifications relevant to the job is also welcomed to apply

Experience

• Min 2 to 5 years of experience in plastic, polymer, masterbatch, extrusion, or relevant

manufacturing industries.

• Experience with extruders, mixers, feeders, conveyors, pelletizers, and packaging

equipment.

Technical Skills :

• Operate mixers, feeders, extruders, pelletizers, cooling systems, and packing

• Monitor process parameters such as temperature, screw speed, throughput, and

dosing rates.

• Extrusion process knowledge and formulation understanding.

• Quality and process control - basics

Certifications (Preferred and will be given weightage during interview):

• ISO 9001/14001/45001 – Awareness / Auditor trainings

• First Aid /Firefighting certification is an advantage.

• 5S / Six Sigma /RCA trainings

• OSHA, NEBOSH, or other safety certifications.

• Lockout/Tagout and Try (LOTOT) training.

Soft Skills / Other requirements :

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Teamwork and communication skills.

• Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)

• ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)

• Time Management - Ability to work under pressure and during breakdown situations.

• Willingness to work in shifts and overtime when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

KPIs

• Production output (kg/shift).

• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

• Downtime reduction and segmentation.

• Yield and material usage.

• Scrap/rejection rate & rework rates

• Safety compliance.

• Job Change Over – efficiency

Employment Type & Benefits:

• Company-sponsored UAE employment visa

• Medical health insurance (for self only)

• Annual paid leave (usually 30 calendar days)

• Air ticket allowance or annual return ticket (depending on company policy) (for self

only)

• End-of-service gratuity as per UAE Labour Law

• Overtime pay (if applicable)

• Accommodation or accommodation allowance (as per company internal policy) (for

self only)

• Transportation or transportation allowance (as per company internal policy) (for self

only)

• Sick leave and public holidays as per UAE regulations & company policy

• Training and career development opportunities

Company Profile

A leading company in high-performance, customized thermoplastic additive solutions tailored

to the evolving needs of the plastics industry. As part of a global network of 22+ advanced

manufacturing facilities, our strategically located factory in Dubai, UAE, enables us to

streamline logistics and provide fast, reliable delivery across key markets in Africa, Middle

East and East Asia. Guided by innovation, driven by quality, and committed to our customers’

success, we help partners gain a competitive edge and achieve long-term, sustainable

growth.

Working in a masterbatch manufacturing environment should be capable of:

• Safely lifting and carrying raw material bags, samples, and finished product

containers (typically 5-25 kg).

• Moving equipment, RM bags, and packaging materials as required.

• Performing repetitive manual tasks such as sample collection, weighing, mixing, and

testing.

• Standing and walking for extended periods during inspections and production

monitoring.

• Using proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries.

• Operating pallet jacks, trolleys, or other material handling equipment when

authorized.

• Handling additives, and polymer samples safely while following PPE requirements.

• Loading and unloading test materials for extruders, mixers , and auxiliary equipment.

• Maintaining good housekeeping practices to minimize manual handling risks and

workplace hazards.

• Complying with company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures and

manual handling guidelines.