Production Supervisor

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING
• Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Proven experience in a production supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in copper rod production, CCR/Properzi process, casting, rolling, or similar continuous production process is preferred.
• Good understanding of production processes, equipment operation, and quality control requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production data, downtime, quality issues, and process performance.
• Good understanding of safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
• COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Production Supervisor

SSC HR Solutions · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · — · Posted 2026-10-01

Description

• JOB PURPOSE
• Supervise and control the day-to-day operation of the Copper Rod CCR line to achieve the required production quantity, quality, safety, and efficiency targets.
• Ensure the CCR line is operated according to the approved production plan, operating procedures, and process parameters, while minimizing downtime, scrap, and production losses.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Process, and other support functions to ensure stable and continuous production.
• 2 - KEY DIMENSIONS AND RELATED JOB RESULTS

Key Results

• Production output against plan
• CCR line OEE
• Line availability and downtime
• Production yield
• Scrap and rejected material
• Rod quality and customer/specification compliance
• Production interruptions
• Safety performance
• 5S and housekeeping
• Accurate shift reporting and handover

3 - OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Continuous production environment.
• Responsible for direct supervision of the CCR production area during the assigned shift.
• Works closely with Maintenance, Quality, Process, Warehouse, and Planning teams.
• Required to respond quickly to equipment, process, quality, and production abnormalities.
• Work may involve high-temperature equipment, molten copper, rotating machinery, electrical equipment, and other manufacturing hazards.
• Must strictly follow PPE, safety procedures, and company operating standards.
• 4 - KEY COMPETENCIES
• CCR / Copper Rod Production Knowledge
• Production Control
• Leadership and Team Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Monitoring
• Equipment Awareness
• Attention to Detail and Quality
• Commitment to Achieve
• Communication
• Concern for Quality
• Cooperation
• Safety Awareness
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Honesty and Consistency

External

• Basic
• Operators, helpers, forklift drivers, QC, Maintenance, Process
• Assertive
• Section Manager, Operations Manager, Planning, Warehouse
• Critical
• Relevant management / technical support when required
• Equipment suppliers / service technicians when required

3- JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES AND CURRENT OBJECTIVES

• Supervise the CCR line operation during the assigned shift and ensure continuous and stable production.
• Ensure production is carried out according to the Production Order (PO), production plan, and required specifications.
• Monitor and control the CCR process from raw material feeding through melting, holding furnace, casting/upcasting, rod production, coiling, and final handling.
• Ensure correct feeding and availability of cathode, recycled copper, and other required materials for production.
• Monitor critical process parameters and ensure they remain within the approved operating range.
• Monitor furnace, casting, upcast, cooling, coiling, and related equipment performance.
• Monitor production output, line speed, yield, scrap, downtime, and OEE during the shift.
• Identify abnormal conditions at an early stage and take immediate action to prevent production stoppage or quality problems.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns, equipment abnormalities, and required corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Process and Quality teams to investigate and resolve quality problems such as rod cracks, surface defects, dimensional variation, conductivity issues, and other non-conformities.
• Ensure proper start-up, shutdown, changeover, and operating procedures are followed.
• Ensure production operators follow approved work instructions, safety procedures, and process standards.
• Monitor and control production losses, including scrap, rejected material, downtime, and off-specification production.
• Ensure proper recording of production quantities, raw material consumption, scrap, downtime, equipment problems, and other shift information.
• Prepare and submit accurate shift production reports and highlight major issues requiring management attention.
• Ensure proper communication and handover between shifts, including outstanding equipment, process, quality, and production issues.
• Train and guide operators and helpers on CCR operation, safety, quality requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S within the CCR production area.
• Ensure safe working practices and immediately report unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for repeated production, quality, and equipment problems.
• Support continuous improvement activities to increase production capacity, OEE, yield, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain a record of repeated operating problems and the actions taken to support future troubleshooting.
• Ensure all production activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and requirements.

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