Production Supervisor

PW1477 GE Vernova Saudi for Advanced Turbines; Dammam; In loco; SAR 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GE Vernova, Inc. in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily shop floor operations, oversee a team of hourly technicians, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of heavy industrial equipment.

You will champion Lean manufacturing, drive root cause analysis, and coordinate with engineering to translate drawings into efficient production, while maintaining strict EHS compliance. The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to optimize labor and equipment

Competenze

• Technical diploma with relevant industry experience.
• Supervisory or foreman experience in heavy industrial or energy equipment manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Fluency in English and Arabic are required for cross-functional communication.

Mansioni

• Lead daily shop floor operations and drive Lean manufacturing and quality initiatives.
• Oversee production schedules to meet delivery, quality, and budget targets.
• Troubleshoot shop floor bottlenecks and deviations with strong manufacturing expertise.
• Lead defect investigations (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Coach hourly technicians to foster technical excellence and accountability.

Conoscenze

Lean manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Team leadership

Safety culture

Formazione

Technical diploma

Bachelor of Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Strumenti

SAP/ERP

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary

The Production Supervisor serves as a pivotal leader on the manufacturing floor, directly accountable for the high-performance execution of daily production activities. This role is responsible for orchestrating the efforts of a diverse team of hourly technicians to ensure that all assembly operations meet stringent safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Beyond day-to-day supervision, the Production Supervisor acts as a technical authority and a catalyst for operational excellence. By bridging the gap between engineering specifications and shop floor execution, the incumbent will proactively identify process bottlenecks, champion Lean manufacturing methodologies, and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate inefficiencies. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional who empowers their team, maintains a rigorous focus on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement that elevates both equipment capability and organizational yield.

Job Description Role Summary / Purpose

Lead daily shop floor operations, drive Lean manufacturing and quality initiatives, and coach a technical team to ensure safe, on-time delivery of heavy industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Execution
• Production Oversight: Manage daily schedules to meet delivery, quality, and budget targets.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Utilize strong manufacturing and assembly expertise to rapidly resolve shop floor bottlenecks and process deviations.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead defect investigations, apply analytical skills to shop floor metrics, and implement permanent corrective actions (PCA).
• Process Improvement: Drive Lean initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower inspection costs.
• Team Management & Development
• Mentorship & Leadership: Coach hourly technicians using strong interpersonal skills to foster technical excellence, accountability, and high performance in a diverse team.
• Resource Allocation & Strategy: Assess situations rapidly to optimize labor and equipment distribution under schedule pressure.
• Communication & Systems: Act as the primary liaison between the shop floor and support functions while utilizing SAP/ERP software for production tracking and reporting.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• EHS Leadership: Champion a "Safety First" culture and ensure full compliance with EHS policies and risk assessments.
• Quality Control: Ensure fabrication and assembly strictly adhere to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, flawless records for product traceability and compliance.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education: Technical diploma (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience.
• Experience: Proven supervisory or foreman experience in heavy industrial or energy equipment manufacturing.
• Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering schematics and assembly drawings.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is required for effective cross-functional communication.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different… we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com