Production Manager PCBA

Location: Dubai | 💼 Full-time | on-site

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Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. Last July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

• Manages operations to achieve specific performance indicators (productivity, costs, OTD, quality, health and safety, EHS objectives, employee engagement, and EBE). Ensure full compliance with EHS and MESH standards, promoting a safe and sustainable work enviroment.
• Lead the setup of new production lines in the newly established campus, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and manufacturing requirements.
• Actively participate on defining and implementing the layout, equipment selection, and workflow optimization for new production lines.
• Ensure all new lines comply with industry-specific quality and safety standards.
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and NPI teams to ensure a seamless transition to mass production.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and training for the new operators in PCBA area to support the new production lines.
• Develop and implement training programs for operators and technical staff, ensuring competency and compliance.
• Plan the creation and improvement of programs necessary for production (ex. Programs: laser, printing, component placement machine, ovens, testing, AOI).
• Prepares the PCBA budget (planning) and ensures that objectives are met within the approved budget, schedules, and quality specifications.
• Ensures efficient implementation of all logistics activities, particularly in materials management, controlling, logistics, and human resources management, through periodic meetings.
• Develops a continuous learning environment, strengthens the team and fosters a high-performance culture.
• Conducts regular meetings with subordinates to ensure communication of operational objectives and maintains periodic contact with employee representatives.
• Ensures the implementation of Eaton Business System and Lean tools throughout the factory (5S+, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodology). Strives for world-class manufacturing standards, visual management, and cost productivity targets.
• Provides accurate and timely operational reporting systems to monitor performance against objectives, using Eaton values and benchmark indicators.
• Communicates and embodies Eaton's mission, vision, ethics, values, and philosophy across the organization.
• Actively supports environmental, health, and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with local regulations, with a strong focus on quality and environmental aspects (EQS, MESH) and Quality Management according to ISO9000 and ISO14000 series.
• Acts as a leader for improvement projects, participating as a core team member in extended PROLaunch teams. Provides support and guidance to project teams regarding customer concerns, potential scope changes, and risk assessment.

• Masters Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education.
• minimum 5 years proven track record.

• Proven experience with SMT, PCBA production, and electronic assembly processes.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies (Certified Six Sigma Black Belt would be a plus).
• Experience in managing high-mix, low-to-mid volume production environments.
  Proven experience in setting up new production lines (Greenfield projects) and workforce expansion.
• Strong Analytical, Planning and Organizational Skills
• This role requires strong influencing skills and ability to communicate effectively at senior level.
• Working often in emotionally challenging circumstances the role requires both empathy and demonstration of managerial courage.

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.