Job Title:
Manufacturing supervisors
Job Description:
Direct and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications and schedules.
Summary:
Manufacturing supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of production processes as well as process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, and other related manufacturing staff.
Tasks:
Job activities and tasks include:
- coordinating and supervising the activities of process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, and other manufacturing labourers
- organizing and planning the daily work with regard to plans, economy, staff and environment
- preparing cost estimates, records and reports
- identifying shortage of staff or components
- ensuring safety of workers
- instructing and training new staff
Knowledge:
Supervision - organizing and coordinating human resources and personnel performance as well as overseeing responsibility for sites and projects
Coordination and Organization of Material Resources - Arranging for, and seeing to the appropriate supply and use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology; This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective production of goods
Mechanical/electrical/electronic/industrial systems and equipment - Knowledge of mechanical/ electrical/electronic/industrial equipment and materials, equipmentmaintenance and troubleshooting processes, quality control, costs, and other techniquesfor maximizing the effective installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical/electrical/electronic/industrial systems, installations and equipment
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in productionof precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Mechanical/electrical/electronic/industrial Engineering Fundamentals - Knowledgeof mechanical/electrical/electronic/industrial engineering principles and concepts,theories, techniques and processes related to designing, testing, troubleshooting, using,repairing, and maintaining industrial systems, installations and equipment
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Time Management - Managing one?s own time and the time of others
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways
Work Context:
Usually work manufacturing or production environments to oversee production performances to meet deadlines production schedules. May work regular hours, however may be required to work weekends and be on call.
Education:
Diploma in a manufacturing or related engineering discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:
Probable Employers:
Emal , Dubal, Ducab, Emirates Steel, Strata, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)
Occupational Size:
More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
Expected Earnings:
Higher than the industry average
Alternate Titles:
Examples of job titles:
Area coordinator (manufacturing) - Assembly supervisor - Finishing supervisor - Production supervisor (manufacturing)
Examples of some related occupations:
Manufacturing manager - Plant manager - Manufacturing manager - General production manager - Production control manager - Production superintendent - Supervisor - Manufacturing coordinator - Area plant manager
International Careers(ISCO):
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Source Of Info:
Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi
