Production In-Charge - Fire Rated Steel Doors

Key Responsibilities

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Plan, organise and supervise fire rated steel door production to meet targets, quality standards and delivery schedules.

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Coordinate day-to-day workshop activities including cutting, welding, assembly, glazing, hardware fitting, painting and final inspection.

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Allocate resources and prepare daily/weekly production schedules; monitor progress to ensure timely completion.

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Ensure doors are manufactured and tested to required fire ratings and comply with standards, client specifications and company procedures.

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Inspect incoming materials/components for compliance and raise non-conformance reports as needed.

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Carry out quality control at key production stages and maintain accurate production and inspection records.

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Supervise and train staff, promote safe working practices and conduct toolbox talks and on-the-job coaching.

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Manage equipment, tooling and consumables; coordinate maintenance and report faults to minimise downtime.

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Coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement and logistics to resolve issues and ensure drawings and materials are available.

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Prepare daily and weekly production reports covering output, scrap, rework, manpower utilisation and schedule progress.

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Drive continuous improvement to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve quality and consistency.

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Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies and maintain a clean, organised workshop.

Technical Responsibilities

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Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications for fire rated steel doors, frames and hardware.

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Apply knowledge of materials, welding, metal fabrication and surface preparation for fire rated door manufacture.

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Understand fire testing requirements that impact certification.

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Ensure correct installation and adjustment of door hardware, seals and ironmongery for performance and durability.

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Support testing and commissioning, assist with sample builds and remedial actions to achieve required fire rating performance.

Minimum Requirements

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Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing or production supervision, preferably in steel door, metal fabrication or related building products.

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Experience in cutting, welding, assembly, finishing and quality inspection.

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Working knowledge of fire rated door construction and certification requirements or willingness to learn applicable standards.

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Ability to read technical drawings, bill of materials and production documentation.

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Strong leadership, communication and team-management skills.

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Practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

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Competent in production reporting and record keeping; comfortable using digital tools for tracking output.

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Valid UAE Driving Licence preferred.

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Willingness to work additional hours and visit project sites or clients as required.