Company: MARKABAT TRUCK BODIES MANUFACTURING - A Division of HAFILAT Group Location: I-CAD 1, Markabat (Musaffah) - Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Heavy Vehicle Body Building - Tankers, Semi-Trailers & Special Purpose Bodies Employment Type: Full-Time About Us: Markabat is a leading truck body builder in Abu Dhabi specializing in design, engineering and manufacturing of Tankers (Fuel, Water, Vacuum), Semi-Trailers (Flatbed, Lowbed, Tipper, Tanker), Tipping Bodies, Cargo Bodies, Refrigerated Boxes, Recovery Trucks and Fire Fighting conversions. We build on MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Volvo, IVECO chassis. Job Purpose: To lead and manage all production activities at our Markabat facility ensuring on-time delivery, quality, safety, and cost efficiency for tanker and semi-trailer builds. Key Responsibilities: - Production Planning & Control: Plan daily/weekly/monthly production schedules for tankers and semi-trailers as per sales orders and LPOs. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials. - Workshop Management: Oversee fabrication, welding (MIG/MAG), bending, painting, assembly, electrical and hydraulic installations. - Engineering & Design Coordination: Review and approve fabrication drawings, BOQ, and material specifications. Coordinate with design team for AutoCAD / SolidWorks drawings. - Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards. Ensure all bodies comply with ADNOC, DOT, ESMA and Civil Defence regulations for tankers. - Tankers & Trailers Expertise: Must have hands-on knowledge of tanker manufacturing - pressure testing, calibration, internal baffles, piping, pumping systems, and semi-trailer - chassis alignment, axle fitment, brake systems (WABCO/Knorr), hydraulic systems. - Team Leadership: Manage team of 80+ including welders, fabricators, painters, electricians, supervisors and foremen. Conduct training and performance reviews. - Cost & Material Control: Control material wastage, monitor inventory, coordinate with procurement for steel, aluminium, axles (BPW/FUWA), and accessories. - Safety & Compliance: Ensure 100% HSE compliance in workshop. Conduct toolbox talks and enforce PPE. * - Reporting: Provide daily production reports, delays analysis and improvement plans to General Manager.