Junior Production Supervisor

We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Junior Production Supervisor to lead daily operations at our Sharjah factory. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing production teams, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards in a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in coatings, and the ability to drive efficiency while meeting production targets. If you’re passionate about delivering excellence and leading high-performance teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Lead day-to-day production operations while driving quality, safety and team performance !

Oversees all production operations, including raw material (RM) store.

Guides and directs workforce; assigns tasks and provides instructions

Ensures product manufacturing aligns with batch cards and management systems

Trains manpower and ensures proper job allocation

Supervises maintenance technicians and ensures equipment checks

Coordinates with Production Planner for timely batch planning and delivery

Manages ERP transactions for stock transfer/posting

Enforces fire and safety protocols; active member of the Fire Fighting Team

Controls departmental costs, including overtime (OT)

Maintains production-related documentation

Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures.

Maintains a safe and healthy work environment in line with HSE policies

Follows SOPs, QMS, EMS, and OHSAS systems

Oversees production line operations and cross-functional coordination

Manages site maintenance and supervises preventive/breakdown maintenance

Ensures daily plans are followed and stock availability is maintained

What we’re looking for:

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

2 to 3 years of experience will be ideal

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment

Understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS), EMS, Health & Safety.

Ability to read and interpret batch cards, SOPs, and technical documents

Preventive and breakdown maintenance coordination

Turning production goals into polished results !!

Good interpersonal, presentation and strong analytical skills.

Strong commercial focus and ability to define, develop and execute new business opportunities. 

Strong collaborator

Does it sound like a match to you?

Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. 

Final deadline for applications is 15th July 2026.

Application due 2026-07-15 Seniority Level Associate Job Functions Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Industry

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