Team Leader Quickship Operations

Job Summary

Operations and Safety

• Lead and coordinate Quick Ship manufacturing operations under the Quick Ship Operations Manager.
• Act as the safety focal point, promote safety culture, and conduct toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Plan and execute assembly, machining, welding, and heat treatment activities.
• Support item activation for in-house manufacturing requirements and provide technical guidance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure tools, materials, equipment, and resources are available for production commitments.

Coordination and Improvement

• Coordinate with Planning and Stores for smooth workflow and timely order execution.
• Work with Quality on internal programs, customer inspections, surveillance visits, and regulatory audits.
• Coach, engage, train, and develop team members.
• Support factory automation and intelligent manufacturing initiatives.
• Prepare operational reports, conduct review meetings, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a Supervisor or Team Leader role.
• Experience in valve, mechanical, or process industry manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, planning, coordination, and people management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality systems, and operational best practices.
• Ability to manage shop floor priorities and operational challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of assembly, machining, and welding processes.
• Fisher Control Valve product knowledge and experience.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Benefits and Development

• Benefits include medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and paid parental, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Training and development options include mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Workplace

• The role is based in the UAE and requires shop floor manufacturing work.
• Travel may be up to 25%.