Shift Leader Pre-Production
Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!
Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This 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.
About Eaton
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.
Please note that there will be a 6 months training in Europe and we require travel flexibility.
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What you'll do:
This position will be responsible for employees, quality, quantity, deadlines and costs within the given framework ; support and further development related to EBS (Eaton Business systems), ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and 22301.
- Monitoring compliance with safety laws and specific EATON environmental and safety regulations / behavioral norms (f.e. Safety First, SLPA, Near Miss Program)
- Training of new operators
- Support machine problem solving activities and repairs
- Optimization and continuous improvement of processes in collaboration with other organizational functions
- Responsibility for production quality and operator inspection
- Meeting the requirements of the EATON business systems in the responsible area
- Fulfilling of the quality and management system
- Contributing to the optimization and continuous improvement of production processes using lean tools, motivating employees for continuous improvement (CI culture)
- Coordination with SCM interfaces for raw material and shipping
- Personnel resonsibility and leadership
- Responsibility for professional and disciplinary leadership
- Work allocation and instruction of the employees
- Active participation in various project teams
- Leading and participation of Tier meetings
- Shift change handover
- Monitor and support department KPIs (Safety, OEE, Quality, etc.)
- Manage spare parts and maintenance activities
- Initiating the escalation process in case of issues
- Waste management (right separation of different materials coper, steel)
Qualifications:
- Knowledge acquired during the technical education, mechanicals certificates are preferable
- Minimum 5 years of working experience
Skills:
- Cam-controlled machines like: Bihler (prefered); Wafios, Finzer
- Basic technical understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, electric
- Metal stamping, bending, welding, assembly
- Experience with automated systems and machines
- Skills in MS-Office & SAP or other ERP systems
- Leadership skills, teamwork ability and high level of motivation
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
- We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
- We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
- We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world's most exciting cities.
Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton's Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)