Production Line Supervisor

Job Description: Production Line Supervisor

Company Name: MAKLAD DESIGN
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-level (Minimum 3 years in the UAE)

Job Purpose

MAKLAD DESIGN is seeking a results-driven and organized Production Line Supervisor to oversee our daily manufacturing operations in Dubai. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between project drawings and physical production, optimizing floor workflows, maintaining quality standards, and managing a skilled technical workforce to hit strict project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow & Line Management: Organize, prioritize, and monitor the daily workflow on the production floor. Allocate workforce, materials, and machinery efficiently to hit targeted output.
• Technical Oversight: Interpret and read production requirements, technical specifications, and joinery shop drawings accurately. Ensure all custom components are fabricated to the exact design specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce strict quality control check-points during and after fabrication to eliminate product defects, minimize material waste, and guarantee high-end finishes.
• Team Supervision & Safety: Supervise technicians, assembly workers, and machinery operators. Enforce strict compliance with UAE workplace health and safety (HSE) standards and company regulations.
• Timeline Coordination: Track production milestones and actively coordinate with internal Project Managers, Procurement, and Design teams to prevent material bottlenecks and project delays.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor material usage. Oversee routine maintenance and scheduling for factory machinery and equipment to minimize line downtime.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit daily production summary reports, material usage charts, and manpower logs to the Production Manager.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• UAE Experience (Mandatory): Minimum of 3+ years of proven experience as a Production Supervisor, Line Lead, or Foreman within a joinery factory, custom furniture workshop, or interior fit-out environment in the UAE.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of custom manufacturing processes, material capabilities (wood, metal, glass, solid surface), hardware configurations, and finishing standards.
• Drawing Literacy: Advanced capability to easily read and translate 2D/3D shop drawings into tangible cutting lists and fabrication blueprints.
• Leadership & Organization: Strong leadership capability to effectively manage diverse, multicultural workshop teams under high-pressure deadlines.
• Communication & Tech Skills: Solid verbal and written English communication skills. Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel for production logs) and general inventory or ERP systems.
• Education: Diploma or technical degree in Engineering, Wood Technology, Industrial Management, or a related discipline is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Employment visa, medical insurance, and annual benefits as per UAE Labor Law.
• Opportunity to work with a progressive design and build brand on diverse, high-caliber interior projects.

Application Question(s):

• Nationality?
• Current Salary?
• Expected Salary?
• Visa Status? (employment visa, visit visa, spouse visa, freelance visa, etc.)
• Can you join immediately, if yes, how many days?
• How many years of experience you have as a Production Line Supervisor here in UAE?

Work Location: In person