Production In-Charge - Fire Rated Steel Doors

Production In-Charge – Fire Rated Steel Doors: lead a skilled team to plan, cut, weld, assemble, test, and deliver compliant doors on time with safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and supervise fire rated steel door production to meet targets, quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate day-to-day workshop activities including cutting, welding, assembly, glazing, hardware fitting, painting and final inspection.
• Allocate resources and prepare daily/weekly production schedules; monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure doors are manufactured and tested to required fire ratings and comply with standards, client specifications and company procedures.
• Inspect incoming materials/components for compliance and raise non-conformance reports as needed.
• Carry out quality control at key production stages and maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Supervise and train staff, promote safe working practices and conduct toolbox talks and on-the-job coaching.
• Manage equipment, tooling and consumables; coordinate maintenance and report faults to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement and logistics to resolve issues and ensure drawings and materials are available.
• Prepare daily and weekly production reports covering output, scrap, rework, manpower utilisation and schedule progress.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies and maintain a clean, organised workshop.

Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications for fire rated steel doors, frames and hardware.
• Apply knowledge of materials, welding, metal fabrication and surface preparation for fire rated door manufacture.
• Understand fire testing requirements that impact certification.
• Ensure correct installation and adjustment of door hardware, seals and ironmongery for performance and durability.
• Support testing and commissioning, assist with sample builds and remedial actions to achieve required fire rating performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing or production supervision, preferably in steel door, metal fabrication or related building products.
• Experience in cutting, welding, assembly, finishing and quality inspection.
• Working knowledge of fire rated door construction and certification requirements or willingness to learn applicable standards.
• Ability to read technical drawings, bill of materials and production documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-management skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Competent in production reporting and record keeping; comfortable using digital tools for tracking output.
• Valid UAE Driving Licence preferred.
• Willingness to work additional hours and visit project sites or clients as required.

Department Fire Doors Role Production In-Charge - Fire Rated Steel Doors Locations Dubai - UAE Monthly salary AED7,000 - AED9,000