Production Supervisor - Bottled Water
Job Description
About the Company
Culligan is a global water treatment company founded in 1936 that provides a wide range of water solutions for homes and businesses, including water softeners, filtration systems, and bottled water services. With a large network of dealers in over 90 countries, Culligan offers products like water filtration, reverse osmosis systems, and bottleless coolers, and focuses on improving water quality for health, wellness, and sustainability
About the Role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the production team. This role includes planning and executing plant activities, ensuring equipment maintenance, managing spare parts inventory, and supervising production staff to achieve optimal performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preventive Maintenance
- Ensure regular preventive maintenance of all equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Identify and address potential issues proactively to prevent equipment failures.
- Planning and Execution
- Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to prepare the plant before the start of each production shift.
- Coordinate with the Head of Department (HOD) to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns promptly.
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Create and maintain a schedule for routine maintenance of all equipment.
- Ensure compliance with the maintenance schedule to avoid production delays.
- Spare Parts Management
- Monitor and maintain an inventory of appropriate spare parts for equipment and machinery.
- Ensure the timely availability of parts to minimize disruptions during production.
- Staff Supervision
- Supervise and manage production staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and productivity goals.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to team members to enhance their performance.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma/ITI in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in production supervision or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and production planning.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with production management software is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and decision-making.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Knowledge of GMP and GHP compliance requirements
- Proficient in HACCP principles and implementation
- Competency in quality assurance and quality control
- Experienced in conducting internal and external audits
- Knowledge of food production, packaging, and process operations
- Strong understanding of efficiency, yield optimization, and productivity improvement
- Skilled in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of supply chain and service operations
- Knowledge of food & beverage industry trends, regulations, and best practices
- Effective team leadership with the ability to work independently
- Customer-focused with a strong drive for results
- Highly results-oriented with clear objective focus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently with strong attention to detail
- High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
- Monthly salary plus commission.
- Monthly production incentives.
- Other expat benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Interested candidates email at [Confidential Information] with the subject line as Application for Production Supervisor role - UAE.