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 !
Oversees 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 October 2025.
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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Application due 2025-10-15
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.

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