Production Foreman | alfanar Electric

Role Overview

Production Foreman at alfanar, a manufacturing division of alfanar Electric in the United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

alfanar is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and operates construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers throughout the Middle East and other countries. The organization is divided into three main divisions: alfanar electric, alfanar Construction, and alfanar Building Systems. alfanar electric manufactures low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products with operations in Riyadh, Jubail, Dubai, and London, as well as a development and engineering center in Chennai, India. The industrial hub is alfanar Industrial Complex in Riyadh's Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, spanning 700,000 square meters and housing comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center and commercial zone.

Role Purpose

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities by guiding technicians and operators, ensuring adherence to production plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Production Execution and Coordination

• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure tasks are executed according to production plans and schedules
• Allocate work assignments to technicians and operators based on priorities and resource availability
• Ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of production tasks
• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time

Team Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise technicians and operators during shifts to ensure adherence to work instructions and production requirements
• Provide guidance and support to resolve operational issues during production
• Monitor attendance and ensure adequate manpower coverage during shifts
• Train subordinates and form effective teams to accomplish work
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work
• Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment
• Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates

Process and Performance Monitoring

• Monitor production processes and ensure adherence to operating parameters and standards
• Identify deviations in production and take immediate corrective actions
• Report production performance, delays, and issues to the Supervisor
• Provide periodic reports detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks

Quality Control

• Ensure production outputs meet required quality standards and specifications
• Verify that work is performed in accordance with approved procedures and instructions
• Coordinate with quality teams to address and resolve non-conformities
• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure all team members follow health and safety procedures during operations
• Monitor workplace conditions and address unsafe practices or hazards
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services

Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment or process-related issues
• Ensure proper shift handovers and communication of production status and issues
• Support implementation of production-related instructions and updates

Continuous Improvement and Business Process

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce delays, and enhance efficiency
• Support implementation of improvement actions within the production area
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible
• Resolve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues

Compliance

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma Degree in Electrical Institute or any relevant field
• 6 to 10 years of work experience

Skills & Competencies

• Safety

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 28747