# Production Engineer Supervisor – Thermoforming — Confidential Careers

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Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 11,760 to 17,640 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-05
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## Description

Key Responsibilities :

1. Production Supervision & Execution

• Supervise and coordinate daily thermoforming production activities according to the production schedule.

• Ensure the availability of machines, manpower, raw materials, moulds, and tooling.

• Monitor production output against planned targets and take corrective action when required.

• Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth production.

• Ensure proper shift handover and follow-up of pending production issues.

2. Thermoforming Process Supervision

• Supervise thermoforming machine operations and ensure approved operating parameters are maintained.

• Monitor key parameters such as heating temperature, forming pressure/vacuum, cooling, cycle time, and trimming conditions.

• Ensure the correct mould, sheet material, and tooling are used according to product specifications.

• Supervise machine changeovers, mould changes, trial runs, and start-up activities.

• Troubleshoot production and process-related problems and coordinate corrective actions.

3. Quality Control

• Ensure products meet approved specifications, drawings, samples, and quality standards.

• Monitor product dimensions, weight, thickness, appearance, forming quality, and trimming accuracy.

• Coordinate with QA/QC to identify and resolve quality issues.

• Take corrective action to minimize rejection, rework, and process-related defects.

4. Productivity & Efficiency

• Monitor production efficiency, machine utilization, cycle time, OEE, and downtime.

• Identify production bottlenecks and take appropriate actions to improve productivity.

• Monitor machine performance and ensure production targets are achieved.

• Follow up on scrap and material consumption and support waste-reduction initiatives.

5. Machine & Tooling Coordination

• Coordinate with Maintenance regarding machine breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and recurring technical problems.

• Monitor machine and tooling conditions and report abnormalities promptly.

• Coordinate mould/tooling maintenance, modification, and replacement requirements.

• Ensure machines are properly prepared and ready for production.

6. Team Supervision & Training

• Supervise and guide Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Machine Operators, and other production personnel.

• Assign tasks and monitor employee performance during shifts.

• Provide technical guidance to operators regarding machine operation and process parameters.

• Identify training needs and support the training of production employees.

• Promote discipline, teamwork, productivity, and compliance with company procedures.

7. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safe operation of thermoforming machines and related equipment.

• Ensure compliance with PPE, machine guarding, LOTO, housekeeping, and HSE requirements.

• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Ensure operators follow approved safety and operating procedures.

8. Reporting & Follow-up

• Prepare and review daily production reports.

• Monitor production output, downtime, rejection, scrap, and efficiency.

• Report production problems and technical issues to management.

• Follow up on corrective actions and provide regular updates to the Production Manager.

• Support continuous improvement activities within the Thermoforming Department.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic manufacturing.

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Thermoforming.

• Proven experience supervising thermoforming machines, mould changes, machine setup, and production teams.

• Experience in PVC/PP/PET/ABS or other relevant thermoforming materials is preferred.

• Good knowledge of production planning, quality control, troubleshooting, OEE, and HSE.

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.

location : jeddah

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic manufacturing. Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Thermoforming. Proven experience supervising thermoforming machines, mould changes, machine setup, and production teams. Experience in PVC/PP/PET/ABS or other relevant thermoforming materials is preferred. Good knowledge of production planning, quality control, troubleshooting, OEE, and HSE. Strong leadership and team-management skills.

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