Overview
Job Purpose: Ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the lubricant oil filling section, maintaining quality standards, optimizing machine uptime, and leading a team of operators to achieve production targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Operations:
- Daily planning and execution of lubricant oil filling as per production schedule.
- Operate and monitor filling machines (semi/fully automatic).
- Ensure correct filling volume, sealing, labeling, and batch coding.
- Minimize wastage and monitor yield.
Team Supervision
- Supervise and guide filling operators and helpers.
- Allocate manpower as per shift plan.
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings and shift handovers.
Machine Maintenance Coordination
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for routine servicing and breakdowns.
- Maintain basic preventive maintenance of filling machines.
- Ensure all safety interlocks and sensors are functioning properly.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP, and ISO standards.
- Conduct in-process quality checks (e.g., fill weight, leak test, visual inspection).
- Liaise with QA/QC team for sampling and approvals.
Safety & Housekeeping
- Enforce PPE usage and safety protocols on the shop floor.
- Maintain 5S and hygiene in the filling area.
- Report and record near misses, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain shift-wise production logs, downtime records, and material consumption reports.
- Prepare daily production reports and share with management.
- Ensure traceability and batch records are properly maintained.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Diploma/B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: 2–5 years in lubricant or FMCG/chemical/liquid filling industry.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of filling, capping, labeling machines.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting.
- Team leadership and communication.
- SAP/ERP familiarity preferred.
Working Conditions
- Shift-based work (may include night shifts or weekends).
- Exposure to lubricants and packaging environment.
- Standing for long hours on shop floor.
Employment Benefits
- Company will provide accommodation and transportation, Visa & Ticket, 60 paid leaves with return air ticket every 2 years. Standard benefits as per UAE labor law.