Production Supervisor

Job Title Production Supervisor

Location: Dubai UAE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations for fire protection pump systems and associated equipment. The role involves supervising production teams coordinating assembly and fabrication activities monitoring production schedules maintaining quality standards and ensuring efficient utilization of manpower materials and machinery.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in pump manufacturing mechanical assembly industrial equipment production or a similar engineering environment. The successful individual will be responsible for maintaining production targets troubleshooting manufacturing issues minimizing rework and ensuring that finished products meet approved technical specifications and applicable quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure manufacturing targets delivery schedules and quality requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate production activities for fire pumps including horizontal split-case pumps end-suction pumps vertical turbine pumps and packaged fire pump systems as applicable.
• Allocate manpower machinery tools and materials according to production priorities and job requirements.
• Monitor production progress and identify bottlenecks delays and resource constraints.
• Coordinate with production planning procurement stores and engineering teams to ensure the timely availability of materials and components.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are carried out according to approved production plans technical drawings work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Review daily output against targets and implement corrective actions to address production shortfalls.
• Coordinate work-in-progress movement between machining fabrication assembly testing and finishing stages as applicable.

Pump Assembly & Manufacturing Operations

• Supervise the assembly of pump components mechanical seals bearings impellers shafts casings couplings base frames and associated accessories.
• Ensure correct assembly practices component fitment alignment clearances and torque requirements are followed.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities involving electric motor-driven and diesel engine-driven fire pump systems.
• Monitor fabrication machining drilling welding surface preparation painting and finishing activities where applicable.
• Verify that components are manufactured and assembled according to engineering drawings bill of materials and technical specifications.
• Coordinate the assembly of pump skids control panels piping arrangements and packaged systems where required.
• Identify assembly errors dimensional deviations component defects and process issues ensuring timely corrective action.
• Work closely with engineering and technical teams to resolve production-related problems and improve manufacturing methods.

Quality Control & Testing Coordination

• Ensure production activities comply with approved quality procedures inspection plans and product specifications.
• Coordinate with the quality control team to inspect incoming components in-process assemblies and completed products.
• Verify critical assembly parameters dimensional tolerances component identification and traceability requirements.
• Ensure pumps and associated systems are prepared for performance testing and final inspection.
• Coordinate testing activities to verify relevant performance parameters including flow pressure and operational functionality.
• Ensure non-conformities are documented investigated and resolved before products proceed to the next production stage.
• Monitor rework rejection rates and recurring quality issues implementing preventive measures to improve consistency.
• Maintain production inspection records and ensure required documentation is completed before product release.
• Support compliance with applicable product certification and testing requirements including relevant UL FM and NFPA 20 requirements where applicable to the product and assigned process.

Workforce Supervision & Productivity

• Supervise production technicians fitters assemblers machinists welders and other manufacturing personnel.
• Allocate daily responsibilities and monitor employee productivity attendance discipline and workmanship.
• Provide practical guidance to operators on assembly methods equipment handling manufacturing procedures and quality expectations.
• Ensure production employees understand work instructions safety requirements and output targets.
• Identify training needs and support the development of technical skills across the production team.
• Monitor labour productivity and recommend improvements to reduce idle time and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and department heads to maintain smooth workflow and effective shift or departmental handovers.
• Promote accountability teamwork and a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Monitor the availability and consumption of raw materials pump components mechanical parts fasteners and production consumables.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to prevent material shortages and production interruptions.
• Verify that components issued to production match the relevant bills of materials and work orders.
• Ensure materials are handled stored and identified correctly to prevent damage loss or mix-ups.
• Monitor material wastage component damage and excess consumption implementing appropriate controls.
• Report shortages defective components and supplier-related quality issues to the relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate production records for material usage work-in-progress and completed assemblies.
• Support inventory accuracy and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

Equipment Maintenance & Process Improvement

• Monitor the condition and performance of production machinery assembly tools lifting equipment and testing facilities.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the maintenance team to minimize equipment breakdowns and production downtime.
• Report equipment malfunctions unsafe conditions and recurring operational problems promptly.
• Ensure production tools and equipment are used correctly and maintained in suitable working condition.
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow assembly efficiency workstation organization and manufacturing methods.
• Implement practical improvements to reduce bottlenecks rework material waste and unnecessary movement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation of updated work instructions production procedures and manufacturing technologies.

Health Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and established manufacturing procedures.
• Enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safe operating practices.
• Monitor safe working practices around machinery rotating equipment electrical systems lifting operations welding and testing activities.
• Ensure workstations production areas and material storage locations are maintained in a clean and organized condition.
• Conduct routine workplace checks and address unsafe practices or hazardous conditions.
• Report incidents near misses equipment hazards and safety concerns to the relevant management personnel.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate safety instructions before undertaking assigned tasks.
• Support environmental and operational requirements relating to waste handling material storage and production activities.

Production Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily and weekly production reports covering output manpower machine utilization material consumption and delivery progress.
• Maintain accurate records of production quantities work orders inspection results rework and rejected components.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as production efficiency on-time completion defect rates and labour productivity.
• Coordinate with engineering quality procurement warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Escalate production delays technical issues material shortages and quality concerns to the Production Manager.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to capacity planning and operational reviews.
• Provide recommendations to improve productivity product quality delivery performance and manufacturing cost efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 58 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial production with at least 23 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in pump manufacturing rotating equipment mechanical assembly industrial machinery or fire protection equipment manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of pump components mechanical assembly engineering drawings bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supervising production teams and coordinating assembly fabrication machining inspection and testing activities.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures dimensional inspections non-conformance management and production documentation.
• Knowledge of pump performance testing and relevant fire pump standards is an advantage.
• Experience with production planning systems ERP software inventory control or manufacturing execution tools is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting workforce coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Production planning and execution
• Pump manufacturing and mechanical assembly
• Manufacturing workflow coordination
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Quality assurance and inspection coordination
• Production scheduling and manpower allocation
• Materials and inventory management
• Equipment maintenance coordination
• Manufacturing troubleshooting
• Productivity and cost optimization
• Health and safety compliance
• Production reporting and KPI monitoring
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Team leadership and performance management

What We Offer

• An opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing of critical fire protection equipment.
• A hands-on supervisory role within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to improve production efficiency product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Professional growth through exposure to pump assembly testing quality systems and industrial operations.

Apply now!

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1