CLIENT: Structural Steel Fabrication Company

LOCATION: Sharjah, UAE

Reports directly to Operations Director.

Responsible for production planning functions of  projects including receipt of drawing packages & requisitions, organizing & updation of planning database, sections raw materials forecasting & nesting, job allocation to various fabrication bays, tracking of workflow at every stage until delivery, periodical project reporting, coordination with all stake holders to meet the management objectives and project requirements.

Major functions includes:

• To receive drawing packages and requisitions, ensuring the availability of all data required for our process.
• Organizing and updating the planning database to have access for all concerned personnel.
• Assistance with shop monthly plan preparation based on the project forward load chart and site sequential requirements.
• Allocation of fabrication drawings among all fabrication bays based on the given weekly/monthly plan and loading pattern.
• Revision and hold control of fabrication drawings and continuous updates to production bays.
• To carry out production progress monitoring to ensure the works are done as per the given plan and to initiate countermeasure action whenever it is lacking.
• Ensuring the changes in fabrication drawings or requirements during or after production are documented through change orders for the additional claim.
• Periodical progress reporting to the project team.
• Coordination with all concerned for the shop floor activities like drawing queries, free issue materials, erection sequence, site requirements, etc.
• Assistance is needed for the continual improvement of production planning and reporting processes.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented in each project.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the project and shop objectives.
• Sections raw materials forecasting for the available drawings and arrangements in coordination with the project team to ensure sufficient raw materials are available to carry out the production.
• Preparation of section nesting plans and materials requisitions and distribution to the CNC shop and material control department to start raw material preparation.
• Coordination with the projects and design team for the shop splicing approvals.
• Maintenance of related databases on raw material receipt status, offcut availability, cutting plan release status, etc., and related documents in order.
• Preparation of raw material reconciliation statements and consequently monitoring and controlling effective usage of raw materials to reduce scarp margins and offcut generation.
• Responsibility for the quality of the product produced and for creating value through process improvement with a clear focus on safety, quality, and production.
• Plan the production schedule daily, considering lead times, due dates, and resources; clarify and optimize the plan.
• Submit DPR and biweekly reports regularly through email and hardcopy to top management.
• Respond to technical clarifications from the supplier, maintain a register, and ensure project work complies with conditions set out in the scope of work.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 plus years of related experience
• Competency in computer software such as MS Office, MS Outlook, and MS Project are required.
• Decisions on day-to-day operational issues are discussed with the Operations Director.
• Self-motivated, energetic, honest, with a positive attitude and a well-structured working manner.
• Team attitude to cooperate with all others in the team.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Willing to learn and grow with the organization