Production Supervisor (CNC Control and programming)

Job Title: Production Supervisor (CNC Control and programming) Department: Production / Operations Location: Fujairah, UAE Reports To: Operations Manager Scope: CNC -Winding, Milling machine Programming and Supervision Overall Responsibilities: Program, set up and optimize CNC-controlled filament winding and milling machines using FANUC and Siemens control systems. Supervise daily production activities to achieve output, quality, safety and delivery targets for FRP reverse-osmosis pressure vessels and related components. Key Responsibilities CNC Programming and Machine Setup Develop, modify and prove CNC programs using FANUC and Siemens controls. Program CNC milling operations for ports, grooves, end openings and dimensional features. Develop and optimize filament-winding programs, including winding angle, carriage speed, spindle speed, tension and layer sequence. Interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, tolerances and machining requirements. Select suitable tools, fixtures, cutting parameters and machining sequences. Perform machine setup, program simulation, dry runs and first-piece trials. Maintain controlled backups and revision records for all approved CNC programs. Standardize programs for different SWRO, BWRO and AQHF product models. Troubleshoot programming errors, dimensional deviations, tool wear and machine alarms. Reduce cycle time while maintaining product quality and equipment safety. Production Supervision Prepare daily production plans based on approved schedules and priorities. Allocate operators, machines, materials and tools according to production requirements. Supervise winding, curing, milling and related production activities. Monitor hourly and daily output against the approved production target. Ensure operators follow approved programs, work instructions and process parameters. Control machine utilization, setup time, downtime, rejection and rework. Coordinate production activities across shifts and provide proper shift handover. Identify production bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions. Ensure availability of drawings, programs, tooling, consumables and raw materials. Train and evaluate CNC, winding and milling operators. Maintain operator discipline, attendance and workplace organization. Quality and Process Control Verify first-piece dimensions before starting batch production. Ensure compliance with approved drawings, tolerances and inspection requirements. Coordinate inspections with QA/QC at defined production stages. Maintain records of machine parameters, program revisions and inspection results. Investigate machining and winding defects and implement corrective actions. Ensure traceability of products, materials, programs and production batches. Prevent unauthorized changes to approved CNC programs and process settings. Equipment and Maintenance Coordination Conduct daily machine-condition and safety checks. Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with the Maintenance team. Report machine alarms, abnormal vibration, tooling issues and breakdowns. Monitor tool life, critical spares and consumable requirements. Support machine installation, commissioning, calibration and acceptance trials. Ensure machines operate within approved capacity and safety limits. Health, Safety and Compliance Enforce PPE, machine-guarding and safe operating requirements. Ensure proper control of dust, coolant, resin and machining waste. Apply lockout and tagout requirements during maintenance or troubleshooting. Maintain clean and organized CNC, winding and milling work areas. Report unsafe conditions, incidents and equipment damage immediately. Comply with company QMS, HSE procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. Qualifications Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Production Engineering. Valid CNC Programming Certificate is mandatory. Certification or formal training in FANUC and Siemens CNC programming is strongly preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of CNC programming experience. At least 2 years of production supervision or team-lead experience. Practical experience with FANUC and Siemens control systems. CNC milling-machine programming and production setup experience is mandatory. Filament-winding, composite manufacturing or FRP pressure-vessel experience is preferred. Technical Skills G-code and M-code programming. Milling, drilling, boring, grooving and contour machining. Filament-winding parameter setup and program control. Engineering drawing and tolerance interpretation. Tool selection, offsets and fixture setup. CNC program simulation and troubleshooting. Cycle-time and process optimization. Measuring instruments, including vernier callipers, micrometres and gauges. Root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation. Production planning and operator allocation. MS Excel and production-report preparation. Competencies Strong technical and troubleshooting ability. Effective shop-floor leadership. Production and quality focus. Good planning and decision-making skills. Clear communication and shift-handover discipline. Ability to train and develop machine operators. Ability to work under production deadlines. Strong commitment to safety and process compliance. Key Performance Indicators Achievement of daily and monthly production targets. CNC machine utilization and availability. Reduction in setup and cycle time. Program accuracy and first-piece approval rate. Rejection and rework percentage. Machine downtime and breakdown response. Compliance with approved programs and process parameters. On-time completion of production orders. Operator productivity, training and competency. Safety, housekeeping and documentation compliance Authority : Stop a machine when an unsafe condition or quality risk is identified. Hold production when dimensions or process parameters do not meet requirements. Recommend program, tooling and process improvements. Assign operators according to approved production priorities. Request maintenance, inspection or technical support. Prevent the use of unauthorized or obsolete CNC programs. You may also share your CV to roxanne.pascual@roshell.net