Abdullah Hassan Switchgear is seeking an experienced and results-driven Factory / Shopfloor Manager to lead and optimize our switchgear manufacturing and assembly operations in Dubai. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across production, planning, manpower utilization, quality, safety, and delivery performance, with a key objective of transforming factory operations by improving productivity and accelerating order backlog conversion into invoiced revenue.
About the Role
Reporting Line: Reports to the General Manager / Managing Director
Product Scope: LV Switchboards, MDBs, SMDBs, MCCs, Capacitor Banks, and Control Panels
Core Objective: Transform factory operations through productivity, capacity utilization, and revenue conversion
Leadership Style: Hands-on leader with strong switchgear assembly and people management experience
Career Opportunity in UAE Manufacturing Leadership
Strategic Location: Dubai, UAE — a growing hub for electrical and switchgear manufacturing
High-Impact Role: A pivotal leadership opportunity for turning around manufacturing performance
Measurable Impact: Deliver improvements across capacity utilization, on-time delivery, and profitability
Career Growth: Support the company’s growth and profitability in the UAE market
Position Overview
This Shopfloor Manager role involves leading all day-to-day manufacturing and assembly activities within the switchgear production facility, managing fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, packing, and dispatch. You will develop production planning and scheduling processes, convert confirmed orders into timely output, analyze factory utilization and implement lean manufacturing initiatives, lead and mentor shopfloor teams, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and HSE standards.
Why This Role Matters: As Shopfloor Manager at Abdullah Hassan Switchgear, you take ownership of transforming factory performance across capacity utilization, delivery, and revenue conversion, lead hands-on manufacturing operations for critical switchgear products including MCCs, MDBs, and Control Panels, drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable KPIs, build and mentor a performance-driven shopfloor culture, and play a pivotal role in the company’s growth and profitability in the UAE market.
Key Responsibilities
Factory Operations & Production Planning
- Lead all day-to-day manufacturing and assembly activities within the switchgear production facility
- Manage fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, packing, and dispatch activities
- Develop and implement effective production planning and scheduling processes
- Convert confirmed orders and backlog into timely production output and customer deliveries
- Establish and monitor production KPIs related to output, efficiency, and revenue realization
Capacity, Productivity & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze current factory utilization levels and implement improvement initiatives
- Reduce idle time, waiting time, rework, and production losses
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish production dashboards and visual management systems
- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all production functions
Team Leadership & Quality Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, technicians, and assembly teams
- Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability and teamwork
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and client specifications
- Work closely with QA/QC teams to improve first-time-right performance
Inventory, Safety & Compliance
- Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure availability of materials
- Monitor material shortages and proactively mitigate supply risks
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and local regulatory requirements
- Conduct regular safety reviews and housekeeping inspections
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 6–8 years of experience in switchgear manufacturing, assembly, or electrical panel production
- Minimum 2 years in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Shopfloor Manager, or similar leadership role
- Proven experience managing LV Switchboards, MDBs, SMDBs, MCCs, Capacitor Banks, and Control Panels
- UAE or GCC experience preferred
Technical Competencies
- Production Planning & Scheduling, Shopfloor Management, Lean Manufacturing
- Capacity Planning, Workforce Optimization, Inventory & Material Management
- Manufacturing KPI Development, Switchgear Assembly Processes, ERP Systems
Leadership Competencies
- Strong people management and coaching skills
- High level of accountability and ownership, with ability to drive cultural and operational change
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, results-oriented with a hands-on approach
Who Should Apply?
- Switchgear Manufacturing Leaders: With 6–8 years in switchgear or electrical panel production
- Factory & Production Managers: With 2+ years in a shopfloor leadership role
- Lean Manufacturing Practitioners: Skilled in continuous improvement and capacity optimization
- UAE/GCC Manufacturing Professionals: With regional experience in industrial operations
- Turnaround Specialists: Who enjoy transforming underperforming manufacturing environments
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