Production Supervisor

AP Recyclers (SFZ) LLC; Oman; On-site; OMR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Recyclers (SFZ) LLC in Oman is seeking a Production and Operations Supervisor to oversee crumb rubber production, tyre shredding, granulating, and separation lines on the shop floor.

You will monitor schedules, coordinate material flow from input to finished bags, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime while enforcing EHS rules.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Rubber Technology or related discipline.
• Additional manufacturing/process-management qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong leadership and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate crumb rubber production activities and equipment.
• Monitor production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Ensure smooth operation of shredders, granulators, conveyors, and separators.
• Maintain quality records and coordinate with QC for final product testing.
• Lead a 10–30 person team on shift, conduct safety briefings and training.
• Enforce EHS policies, 5S, and housekeeping on the plant floor.
• Maintain daily production reports and shift logs; assist in inventory checks.

Skills

Production leadership

Team management

Quality & safety oversight

Education

Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Rubber Technology

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Production & Operations

Supervise and coordinate all crumb rubber production activities including tyre shredding, granulating, and steel/fibre separation

Monitor and control production schedules to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly output targets

Ensure smooth operation of shredders, granulators, conveyors, magnetic separators, screeners, and bagging lines

Coordinate material flow from raw tyre input to finished crumb rubber bagging and dispatch

Minimize downtime by ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed in coordination with the maintenance team

Quality Control

Monitor crumb rubber granule size distribution as per product specification

Ensure removal of steel wire, fibre/nylon, and other contaminants to meet quality standards

Conduct in-process inspections and maintain production quality records

Coordinate with the QC team for testing of final products before dispatch

Team Management

Supervise a team of 10-30 plant workers, operators, helpers, and loaders on the shop floor

Conduct daily toolbox talks, shift briefings, and work allocation for team members

Maintain shift attendance records, leave management, and overtime records

Train new operators on machine operations, safety procedures, and quality standards

Identify skill gaps and coordinate with HR for training programs

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

Enforce all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies and plant safety rules strictly

Ensure use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) by all floor workers at all times

Conduct safety inspections and report/rectify near-miss incidents and unsafe conditions

Maintain 5S discipline (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across the production floor

Ensure compliance with Pollution Control Board (PCB) norms for dust, noise, and emissions

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain daily production reports, shift logs, machine-wise output records, and material balance sheets

Report daily production status to Plant Manager with reasons for shortfall/excess

Maintain records of breakdown, downtime, and maintenance activities

Assist in stock-taking and inventory management of raw tyres, chemicals, and finished goods

Preferred candidate profile

Required Qualification

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Rubber Technology, or related discipline.
• Additional manufacturing/process-management qualifications will be an advantage.

Required Experience

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in:
• Tyre Recycling
• Crumb Rubber Manufacturing
• Rubber Processing
• Tyre Manufacturing
• Polymer/Plastic Manufacturing
• Process Manufacturing
• Strong experience in production leadership/management is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Plant-based, hands-on production role.
• Exposure to industrial noise, dust, heat, and machinery.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Six-day working (12 Hours shift ) environment with shift/weekly-off requirements.