Production Supervisor

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead all production activities on the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant assembly operations while directly managing Production Assemblers.

The role focuses on achieving KPIs, coordinating resources, and driving continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production operations leadership.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment and manage priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and production reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Assemblers to meet daily targets while maintaining safety and quality.
• Coordinate daily production activities and allocate resources to hit delivery and efficiency goals.
• Lead shift start-up meetings, performance reviews, and key communications.
• Ensure accurate production reporting, shift handovers, and critical information flow.
• Own shift performance and target achievement of KPIs.
• Drive FPY/FYP improvements by promoting quality-first behavior.
• Enforce adherence to manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standards.
• Champion Lean Thinking and identify waste for continuous improvement actions.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, problem-solving, and proactive risk management.
• Address deviations promptly and implement containment actions.

Skills

People leadership

Prioritization under pressure

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality consciousness

Education

Bachelor's or Technical Diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose‑built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading all production activities during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of assembly operations while directly managing Production Assemblers. As the primary owner of shift performance, this role is accountable for achieving key operational KPIs by coordinating resources, resolving production issues, driving team performance, and collaborating closely with support functions to meet production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, Production Assemblers to achieve daily production targets while maintaining a safe and positive working environment;
• Coordinate daily production activities and prioritize resources to meet delivery, quality, and efficiency targets;
• Lead shift start‑up meetings, performance reviews, and operational communication activities;
• Ensure accurate production reporting, shift handovers, and communication of critical information between shifts;
• Take ownership of shift performance and be accountable for achieving operational KPIs;
• Own and improve First Pass Yield (FPY/FYP) by promoting quality‑focused behaviors and ensuring products are built correctly the first time;
• Ensure strict adherence to approved manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality standards, and operational procedures;
• Champion Lean Thinking initiatives, identify waste, and propose continuous improvement actions to improve productivity and efficiency;
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, problem‑solving, quality ownership, and continuous improvement;
• Prevent and immediately address process deviations, escalating risks when necessary and implementing containment actions;
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production operations leadership roles;
• Ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced production environment and effectively manage priorities under pressure;
• Proficiency in SAP systems and production reporting tools is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• First Pass Yield (FPY/FYP)
• Cycle Time Achievement
• Lean Improvement Implementation
• Process Adherence / Zero Process Deviations
• Safety Performance

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world‑class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.