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Weapon Production Supervisor Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Core Accountabilities
• Supervise daily production operations on the shop floor, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Assign and oversee tasks for the operational teams and Assembly/Cleaning Supervisors based on the daily production plan, ensuring timely and efficient completion of all work orders.
• Monitor processes to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Support Senior Supervisors in meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency by effectively managing and motivating the teams.
• Ensure team members have the necessary tools, materials, and instructions to perform their tasks efficiently and without delays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area aligned with lean manufacturing principles and comply with workplace safety regulations.
• Identify and promptly report any delays, equipment issues, or quality concerns to Senior Supervisors and assist in troubleshooting and resolving operational challenges.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and addressing hazards as they arise.
• Provide on-the-job training to new team members and assist in cross-training initiatives to create a flexible and capable workforce.
• Monitor the quality of finished products, ensuring they meet internal specifications and customer requirements, escalating issues for corrective action.
• Assist in performing regular inventory checks of consumables and components, reporting any discrepancies or shortages to relevant departments.
• Collaborate with quality and planning teams to ensure smooth execution of daily production schedules and alignment with operational goals.
• Track team attendance, manage time-off requests, and report performance concerns to Senior Supervisors, ensuring appropriate staffing levels for the production plan.
• Lead by example, maintaining discipline, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the teams.
• Encourage team participation in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest practical ideas for enhancing workflow, efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and EHS-related activities to engage all team members in safety priorities.
• Operate within authority limits defined by Senior Supervisors and escalate issues to higher management when necessary.
Experience & Educational Qualifications
•Diploma degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical /Production) or related equivalent experience/qualifications.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible management experience within operations.
• 5+ years of experience in a production environment, with a strong focus on handwork operations including cleaning and assembly.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of production operations best practices.
• Demonstrated success in improving Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture.
• Preferably experienced working within a Lean Production System.
• Excellent knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other techniques to maximize manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Key Skills
•Working knowledge of small weapon production
• Knowledge of weapon assembly& cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of production policies and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles.
