Production Supervisor

Job description / Role

The production supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating a team of 60+ employees to ensure tasks are completed timely, safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and organizational skills to deliver projects on time and in compliance with company policies, HSE regulations, and client specifications

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervision & Coordination
• Lead, supervise, and allocate tasks to workers, technicians, or subcontractors.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure adherence to schedules and work instructions.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.

2. Work Planning
• Review the job order and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications for all projects.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Assign tasks to workshop staff according to skill levels, workload, and priority of jobs.
• Monitor production progress in real time, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate shift patterns, overtime, and manpower allocation for peak workloads.
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to fabricators, welders, and operators.
• Evaluate feasibility of fabrication methods and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper application of tolerances, material specifications, and dimensional accuracy.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on machinery or during fabrication and provide immediate solutions.
• Liaise with procurement and stores for timely supply of sheet metal, consumables, and welding supplies.
• Implement best practices in material handling, storage, and stock rotation.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and process optimization without compromising quality.

3. Quality & Safety
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company quality standards and ISO requirements.
• Analyze production defects and coordinate corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct safety briefings/toolbox talks and enforce HSE regulations.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to prevent incidents.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with the maintenance team.
• Maintain a log of machine utilization, breakdowns, and repairs.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are used correctly, safely, and efficiently.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions and implement corrective measures.

4. HR & Workforce Management
• Ensure tem records daily attendance, work hours, and productivity of team members.
• Provide job training, skill development, and mentoring to improve team competency.
• Support onboarding of new workers.
• Evaluate worker performance and provide feedback or recommendations to management.
• Maintain high morale and resolve interpersonal conflicts within the team.

5. Logistics & Administration
• Coordinate with production coordinator for the delivery of materials, equipment, and consumables as required.
• Maintain proper records of work completed, inspections, and handovers.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports on manpower, progress, and site issues.

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Engineering/Construction/Production (preferred).
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience in the metal sheet fabrication industry.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, materials, and tools.
• Familiarity with quality control standards and HSE procedures.
• Good communication skills in English (Arabic/Hindi/Urdu an advantage).
• Ability to lead a team, solve problems, and work under pressure.

Key Competencies
• Leadership & team management
• Planning & organization
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Adaptability and proactive attitude

Salary:
AED 5,000 to 8,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Visa, medical insurance, paid leave

About the Company

Connected Technical Furniture, CTF designs and manufacturers state of the art technical furniture for control rooms, media rooms and broadcast facilities. Our key sectors are Security, Transportation, Automation, Cybersecurity, Oil & Gas and Media.

We are headquartered in Dubai and have delivered projects throughout the GCC. The company has excellent in-house 3D design rendering capability's, first-class engineering and world-class production facilities.