Machine Shop Floor Supervisor

Nabors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Production & Operations Manager to lead the shop floor, communicate priorities, coach staff, and drive on-time delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. You will coordinate daily operations, allocate resources, monitor schedules, maintain material flow, and foster continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decisions.

Experience in machining environments and ERP/MRP systems, plus strong leadership, are required to mentor

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of machining processes, manufacturing operations, and production planning.
• Experience with quality management systems and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to all production floor personnel.
• Communicate job expectations, production priorities, and performance standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and productivity.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.
• Conduct regular production meetings with shop personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily machine shop operations.
• Assign work and allocate resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work.
• Maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility.
• Ensure workstations are adequately supplied with materials and tools.
• Monitor employee productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Oversee shipping and receiving activities related to shop operations.
• Monitor attendance, work hours, breaks, and shift schedules.
• Ensure all products meet company and customer quality requirements.
• Monitor production processes to maintain quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality management systems and procedures.
• Communicate to customers for the collection of Jobs
• Ensure machinery, equipment, and tools are maintained in good working condition.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Monitor housekeeping standards throughout the production floor and warehouse.
• Optimize shop layout and workflow to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure employees possess the skills and certifications required to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Machining processes

Quality management

Lean & Six Sigma

Safety regulations

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

ERP/MRP proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Leadership & People Management

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to all production floor personnel.
• Communicate job expectations, production priorities, and performance standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and productivity.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.
• Conduct regular production meetings with shop personnel.

Production & Operations Management

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily machine shop operations.
• Assign work and allocate resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work.
• Maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility.
• Ensure workstations are adequately supplied with materials and tools.
• Monitor employee productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Oversee shipping and receiving activities related to shop operations.
• Monitor attendance, work hours, breaks, and shift schedules.
• Ensure all products meet company and customer quality requirements.
• Monitor production processes to maintain quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality management systems and procedures.
• Communicate to customers for the collection of Jobs
• Ensure machinery, equipment, and tools are maintained in good working condition.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Monitor housekeeping standards throughout the production floor and warehouse.
• Optimize shop layout and workflow to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure employees possess the skills and certifications required to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of machining processes, manufacturing operations, and production planning.
• Experience with quality management systems and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities.