Junior Production Supervisor - Sharjah

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 manufactur ...

Job description

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

• Oversee 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 15 Mar 2026.

More about Hempel
At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

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Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Engineering, Manufacturing, Production

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.