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
  

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