Senior HVAC Manufacturing Lean Leader

SKM Air Conditioning LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SKM Air Conditioning LLC in Sharjah seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Leader with a focus on HVAC production. You will supervise operations, drive Lean initiatives, and coordinate with multiple departments to optimize workflows.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 10+ years in HVAC manufacturing, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills. Experience with CAD tools and MS Office is preferred, with English fluency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Production/Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledgeable in practical applications of engineering principles to design and production of goods.
• Strong machines/tools knowledge including design, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assigns jobs, sets priorities, and oversees daily workflow of the department.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Provides performance evaluations and handles disciplinary actions.
• Analyzes current manufacturing operations to locate inefficiencies.
• Collaborates with other department managers to set and assess priorities across teams.
• Implements cost-reduction and efficiency improvements in processes.
• Oversees tooling operations to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Leads Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, VSM).
• Prepares departmental budget and provides technical support for plant operations.

Skills

HVAC manufacturing

Plant engineering

Organizational skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

MS Office

English comms

Education

Degree in Engineering (Production/Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SKM Air Conditioning LLC in Sharjah seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Leader with a focus on HVAC production. You will supervise operations, drive Lean initiatives, and coordinate with multiple departments to optimize workflows.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 10+ years in HVAC manufacturing, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills. Experience with CAD tools and MS Office is preferred, with English fluency.