Production Supervisor
GE Vernova
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Dammam
Contract type: Full time
Job Description Summary
The Production Supervisor serves as a pivotal leader on the manufacturing floor, directly accountable for the high-performance execution of daily production activities. This role is responsible for orchestrating the efforts of a diverse team of hourly technicians to ensure that all assembly operations meet stringent safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
Beyond day-to-day supervision, the Production Supervisor acts as a technical authority and a catalyst for operational excellence. By bridging the gap between engineering specifications and shop floor execution, the incumbent will proactively identify process bottlenecks, champion Lean manufacturing methodologies, and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate inefficiencies. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional who empowers their team, maintains a rigorous focus on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement that elevates both equipment capability and organizational yield.
Job Description
Role Summary / Purpose:
Lead daily shop floor operations, drive Lean manufacturing and quality initiatives, and coach a technical team to ensure safe, on-time delivery of heavy industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
The Production Supervisor serves as a pivotal leader on the manufacturing floor, directly accountable for the high-performance execution of daily production activities. This role is responsible for orchestrating the efforts of a diverse team of hourly technicians to ensure that all assembly operations meet stringent safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
Beyond day-to-day supervision, the Production Supervisor acts as a technical authority and a catalyst for operational excellence. By bridging the gap between engineering specifications and shop floor execution, the incumbent will proactively identify process bottlenecks, champion Lean manufacturing methodologies, and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate inefficiencies. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional who empowers their team, maintains a rigorous focus on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement that elevates both equipment capability and organizational yield.
Job Description
Role Summary / Purpose:
Lead daily shop floor operations, drive Lean manufacturing and quality initiatives, and coach a technical team to ensure safe, on-time delivery of heavy industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
- Production Oversight: Manage daily schedules to meet delivery, quality, and budget targets.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Utilize strong manufacturing and assembly expertise to rapidly resolve shop floor bottlenecks and process deviations.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead defect investigations, apply analytical skills to shop floor metrics, and implement permanent corrective actions (PCA).
- Process Improvement: Drive Lean initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower inspection costs.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Coach hourly technicians using strong interpersonal skills to foster technical excellence, accountability, and high performance in a diverse team.
- Resource Allocation & Strategy: Assess situations rapidly to optimize labor and equipment distribution under schedule pressure.
- Communication & Systems: Act as the primary liaison between the shop floor and support functions while utilizing SAP/ERP software for production tracking and reporting.
- EHS Leadership: Champion a "Safety First" culture and ensure full compliance with EHS policies and risk assessments.
- Quality Control: Ensure fabrication and assembly strictly adhere to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, flawless records for product traceability and compliance.
- Education: Technical diploma (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience.
- Experience: Proven supervisory or foreman experience in heavy industrial or energy equipment manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering schematics and assembly drawings.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic is required for effective cross-functional communication.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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