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. • 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.