Gulbahar Tobacco International Fze

Job Overview:

• Set up, operate, and monitor packing machines as per production requirements.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments, and parameter settings for different products and packaging formats.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, material usage, waste, and downtime.
• Carry out first-level troubleshooting and coordinate with the Maintenance team for major breakdowns.
• Perform routine machine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure products meet required packaging and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production, machine, downtime, and material usage records.
• Identify machine abnormalities and production issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, HSE requirements, GMP, and company safety procedures.
• Guide and support Junior Machine Operators and Production Assistants.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to Junior Machine Operators, Machine Operators, and Production Assistants.
• Supervise and monitor the activities of operators assigned to the production line during the shift.
• Ensure team members follow correct machine operating procedures, production instructions, and safety requirements.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate machine status, production performance, breakdowns, and pending issues to the incoming team.
• Ensure all machines are operated strictly in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, manufacturer guidelines, and company safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-start checks and ensure all required machine guards, safety devices, and emergency systems are in proper working condition.
• Immediately stop and report unsafe machine conditions, abnormal operations, or situations that may result in injury, equipment damage, or product contamination.
• Strictly follow HSE, GMP, quality, housekeeping, and production standards applicable to the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and enforce safe working practices among junior operators and production staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area in accordance with established housekeeping standards.
• Ensure production records and machine documentation are completed accurately and maintained as required.
• Support internal audits, quality inspections, safety inspections, and investigations relating to production or machine operations.
• Report any non-compliance, equipment failure, product defect, or safety incident immediately to the relevant supervisor or manager.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, or packing operations.
• Hands-on experience in operating and setting up industrial packing/packaging machinery.
• Experience in cigarette/tobacco manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience with GD, Hauni, and Decoupler machines is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of machine setup, changeover, adjustment, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead and guide junior operators.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and production quality standards.
• Diploma/ITI or technical qualification in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Production, or a related field preferred.
• Willingness to work in shifts and in a production environment.

Education:

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Relevant technical certifications or manufacturer-specific machine training will be an added advantage.