Job description
We are hiring an Assistant Manager - Roll Shop for one of our clients, a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.About Our Client
Our client is a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, recognized for delivering high-quality steel products and engineering solutions to a wide range of industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and safety, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and adheres to international quality standards. Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Roll Shop Manager in managing the daily Roll Shop
operations and maintenance activities
- Plan and supervise roll grinding, roll assembly,
disassembly, and roll changing activities
- Ensure the availability of rolls and tooling in line with
rolling mill production schedules
- Monitor roll performance, wear, and consumption to improve
roll life and reduce operational costs
- Coordinate with the Production, Mechanical, Quality Control
(QC), and Production Planning and Control (PPC) departments to ensure smooth
rolling operations
- Conduct inspections and dimensional verification of rolls
before installation and after dismantling
- Monitor the condition and maintenance of Roll Shop
machinery, grinding machines, material handling equipment, and tools
- Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are
implemented effectively
- Maintain roll history cards, grinding records, maintenance
logs, inspection reports, and inventory records
- Monitor and control Roll Shop consumables, spare parts, and
tooling inventory
- Ensure safe material handling, proper housekeeping, and
appropriate storage practices within the Roll Shop
- Identify roll defects, operational abnormalities, and
quality issues, and initiate corrective actions
- Support shutdown planning and maintenance activities related
to rolling mill rolls and equipment
- Conduct toolbox talks, on-the-job training, and skill
development programs for Roll Shop personnel
- Ensure the implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW),
Lockout/Tag out (LOTO), and safety procedures during maintenance activities
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, customer,
operational, and company requirements
- Implement and maintain Integrated Management System (IMS)
procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
- Participate in risk assessments, hazard identification,
environmental aspect and impact assessments, and the implementation of
operational controls
- Support internal and external audits, corrective actions,
and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote quality awareness, environmental sustainability,
energy conservation, and a strong occupational health and safety culture within
the department
Authority
- Authorize and supervise roll preparation, grinding,
assembly, and maintenance activities
- Stop unsafe work practices or operations that may affect
product quality, safety, or environmental compliance
- Allocate manpower and operational resources for Roll Shop
activities
- Recommend the repair, rejection, or replacement of defective
rolls and tooling
- Initiate maintenance requests and spare parts requirements
for Roll Shop equipment
- Conduct inspections and verify compliance with operational,
quality, and safety procedures
- Coordinate training and competency development activities
for Roll Shop personnel
- Participate in audits, investigations, and continuous
improvement initiatives related to Roll Shop operations
Accountabilities
- Ensure the availability and reliability of rolls for
uninterrupted rolling mill operations
- Reduce roll failures, equipment downtime, rolling defects,
and operational delays
- Ensure proper maintenance and documentation of roll
inspection, grinding, and inventory records
- Maintain compliance with product quality specifications and
operational standards
- Ensure the effective implementation of IMS procedures and
operational controls within Roll Shop activities
- Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety,
environmental regulations, and company procedures
- Ensure safe working practices, proper PPE usage, and
compliance with PTW and LOTO systems
- Support the achievement of departmental productivity,
quality, maintenance, and cost control objectives
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to
quality, environmental performance, operational efficiency, and occupational
health and safety performance
Requirements- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a
related field
- 8–12 years of experience in rolling mill operations, Roll
Shop maintenance, or a similar manufacturing environment
- Experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating
with cross-functional departments
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational
skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety,
quality, and continuous improvement
Benefits- Competitive Salary
- Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law
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