Assistant Manager Roll Shop

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
  

• Bachelors degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  
• 812 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