Incharge-Lamination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise daily lamination activities to achieve production targets.
- Allocate manpower and assign work to operators and helpers based on the production plan.
- Ensure proper machine setup as per job specifications and approved process parameters.
- Monitor adhesive mixing, coating weight, curing conditions, and web tension to ensure product quality.
- Coordinate with Planning, Printing, Slitting, QC, Maintenance, and Stores for smooth production flow.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and customer specifications.
- Monitor production efficiency, machine utilization, and downtime, and take corrective actions where required.
- Minimize material wastage, adhesive consumption, and production losses.
- Conduct in-process inspections and ensure all quality records are maintained accurately.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and report machine breakdowns promptly.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in line with 5S and GMP practices.
- Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) requirements and safe work practices.
- Train and guide operators and helpers to improve technical skills and operational efficiency.
- Prepare daily production reports, shift handover reports, and performance summaries.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical certification in flexible packaging operations is an added advantage.
Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry.
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a supervisory or incharge role in the lamination department.
- Hands-on experience with solvent-based and solventless lamination processes.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of lamination machines and process parameters.
- Understanding of adhesives, curing, coating weight, and bonding performance.
- Knowledge of flexible packaging materials such as PET, BOPP, PE, CPP, Foil, and Paper.
- Ability to read production orders, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
- Familiarity with ERP/MIS systems for production reporting is preferred.
- Knowledge of quality systems, GMP, 5S, and workplace safety practices.