Katrina Group, a food manufacturing company based in Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE, is actively hiring an experienced and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead shift operations across their food production facility. The successful candidate will have a minimum 2–3 years of experience supervising production shifts in a food manufacturing environment, a strong track record of achieving production targets and KPIs, and solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards. The role operates in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment and requires a candidate with genuine leadership presence, operational accountability, and the ability to manage and motivate production teams effectively. Filipino candidates currently based in the UAE and available for immediate joining are preferred. Send your CV directly to careers@flexway.com to apply.
About Katrina Group — Food Manufacturing, Jebel Ali Freezone Dubai
Company: Katrina Group — food manufacturing operation based in Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE
Production Environment: Fast-paced, high-pressure, 24/7 food manufacturing shift operation
Quality Standards: GMP, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and quality standards across all production areas
Team Size: Production teams managed and motivated directly by the Production Supervisor on each shift
Location Advantage: Jebel Ali Freezone — Dubai’s premier industrial and logistics hub for food manufacturing
Career Opportunity — Food Manufacturing Supervision in Dubai UAE
Strategic Location: Jebel Ali Freezone — world-class manufacturing zone with global logistics connectivity
Leadership Role: Own shift performance, lead teams, drive KPIs, and manage production efficiency directly
Industry Growth: Dubai’s food manufacturing sector is rapidly expanding under UAE Vision 2031 industrial strategy
Career Growth: Clear pathway to Senior Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Operations Lead in UAE F&B
Position Overview
This Production Supervisor role at Katrina Group in Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai is a high-accountability, shift-leadership position at the operational core of a food manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will supervise production shifts end-to-end — managing teams, achieving production targets and KPIs, ensuring smooth equipment operation, responding to production issues and deviations promptly, and maintaining full compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards. The role also demands continuous improvement mindset — actively monitoring productivity, minimising waste and losses, and driving efficiency gains across the production floor. With a minimum of 2–3 years of food manufacturing shift supervision experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a demanding, high-pressure, 24/7 environment, this is a genuine and immediately available career opportunity for a production professional who wants to make a real operational impact in Dubai’s growing food manufacturing sector.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Supervisor at Katrina Group in Jebel Ali, you are the driving force behind every shift’s performance — leading your team to hit production targets, maintaining GMP and HACCP compliance, minimising waste, solving problems in real time, and building a high-performing, accountable production culture. This is not just a supervisory role — it is a genuine leadership opportunity in one of Dubai’s most strategically important food manufacturing locations, with immediate joining and strong career growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Supervision & Production Target Achievement
- Supervise and manage production shift operations from start to finish — ensuring all daily targets and KPIs are consistently achieved
- Monitor production output, line efficiency, and team performance throughout the shift in real time
- Coordinate production activities across all relevant areas of the food manufacturing facility during assigned shifts
- Ensure smooth and efficient operation of all production equipment — responding promptly to any deviations or operational issues
Team Leadership, Motivation & Organisation
- Lead, motivate, and organise production teams effectively to deliver consistent performance and a positive working environment
- Assign tasks, manage shift rosters, and ensure adequate staffing and team deployment across all production areas
- Build a culture of accountability, responsibility, and operational excellence across the production floor team
- Support the development of team members through on-the-job coaching, feedback, and performance monitoring
GMP, HACCP & Food Safety Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), HACCP principles, food safety, and hygiene standards on every shift
- Monitor and enforce food safety and sanitation protocols throughout all production and packaging areas consistently
- Identify and escalate any GMP, HACCP, or food safety non-conformances immediately and initiate corrective actions
- Maintain compliance documentation, shift production records, and food safety logs accurately for all supervised shifts
Waste Reduction, Continuous Improvement & KPI Management
- Monitor productivity levels, identify waste sources, and implement targeted reduction initiatives to minimise production losses
- Drive continuous improvement activities across the production line — focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality outcomes
- Track and report shift KPIs including output targets, downtime, waste, and quality performance to production management
- Proactively identify operational inefficiencies and propose practical, data-supported improvement solutions
Equipment Oversight & Problem Resolution
- Ensure all production equipment is operating correctly and efficiently throughout each shift under your supervision
- Respond promptly and calmly to production deviations, equipment issues, and unexpected operational challenges
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure timely resolution of equipment faults minimising production downtime
- Communicate all significant production events, deviations, and performance outcomes clearly to incoming shift supervisors and management
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is an advantage
- Additional certifications in GMP, HACCP, food safety management, or lean manufacturing are strongly valued
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience supervising production shifts within a food manufacturing environment
- Proven track record of consistently achieving production targets, KPIs, and operational performance metrics
- Solid working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in food production
- Experience working in fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing or FMCG production environments is essential
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and people management skills — able to motivate, organise, and hold production teams accountable
- Results-driven mindset with a clear sense of personal responsibility and operational accountability on every shift
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a high-pressure production environment
- Capable of monitoring productivity, minimising waste, reducing losses, and driving measurable continuous improvement
- Filipino candidates currently based in the UAE and available for immediate joining are preferred for this position
How to Apply — Production Supervisor Jebel Ali Dubai
Email your CV to: careers@flexway.com
Company: Katrina Group — Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE
Preference: Filipino candidates currently based in the UAE with immediate availability are strongly preferred
Note: Please ensure your CV clearly highlights your food manufacturing shift supervision, GMP/HACCP knowledge, and KPI achievement experience for the best chance of selection.
About Katrina Group — Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai UAE
Katrina Group is a food manufacturing company operating out of Jebel Ali Freezone — one of Dubai’s most strategically important industrial and logistics zones, providing unrivalled access to global supply chains and UAE distribution networks. The company operates a rigorous, quality-first food manufacturing environment where GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards are central to every production shift. As a production supervisor at Katrina Group, you join a results-focused team committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building a high-performing food manufacturing culture in one of the UAE’s most dynamic and growing industrial environments. For production professionals ready to take on real leadership responsibility in Dubai’s food sector, Katrina Group offers an immediate, hands-on, and professionally rewarding opportunity.
Career Excellence: Join Katrina Group in Jebel Ali — lead food manufacturing shift operations, drive GMP and HACCP compliance, achieve production KPIs, and build a strong supervisory career in Dubai’s growing and strategically located food manufacturing industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Manufacturing Shift Supervisors: With 2–3 years UAE-based experience in food production and strong GMP/HACCP knowledge
- Filipino Production Leaders: Currently based in UAE and available for immediate joining at a Jebel Ali Freezone food factory
- KPI-Driven Production Professionals: With proven track records of hitting food manufacturing targets and leading production teams
- HACCP-Qualified Supervisors: With continuous improvement and waste reduction experience in 24/7 FMCG or food manufacturing environments
- Results-Focused Team Leaders: With strong people management skills and a drive for operational excellence in Dubai food manufacturing
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