Director Technical Support - Security Digital Printing - 50K - 55K

Overview This is a leadership role based in UAE for a Director Technical Support in the Security Digital Printing sector. The incumbent will embed operational excellence, cost efficiency, and reliability as core drivers of the Group’s industrial and manufacturing agenda. The role involves defining and operationalizing strategies to elevate technical performance, optimize maintenance and utility frameworks, and align production systems with global equipment standards. It serves as a critical enabler of enterprise resilience, balancing near-term operational requirements with long-term system reliability and sustainability, fostering a high-performance culture, advancing compliance, and driving continuous improvement across technical, operational, and support functions to keep industrial sites efficient, innovative, and future-ready.Budget: AED 50K – 55K + Family status + Bonus Note: Only candidates from Industrial printing, Currency Printing OR Digital Security Printing will be shortlisted.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent15+ years in technical operations leadership, preferably in large-scale industrial/manufacturing environments Key Accountabilities Lead and develop technical teams, including engineering, utilities, and production support Oversee Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Focused Improvement (FI), and Daily Direction Setting (DDS) systems to achieve world-class reliability Ensure compliance with equipment standards, technical specifications, and global best practices across all plants Direct and optimize maintenance activities (planned and unplanned), ensuring minimum downtime and maximum asset availability Manage utilities systems (power, water, steam, compressed air, etc.) to deliver sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective operations Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs covering reliability, availability, cost optimization, and asset lifecycle management Lead major capital projects, technology upgrades, and plant expansions in line with business growth plans Champion safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all operations Drive loss elimination, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives Develop the organization’s technical capability through structured training, mentoring, and succession planning Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to achieve cost, quality, service, and performance targets Provide expert guidance on business continuity planning for technical operations, ensuring resilience during disruptions Job-Specific Skills Deep expertise in maintenance systems Integrated Work System (IWS), AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Progressive Maintenance) pillars Strong knowledge of utilities and equipment standards Proven track record in cost optimization and reliability improvement Leadership in technical team development and organizational capability building Core Technical Competencies Maintenance Systems Mastery – Strong expertise in AM, PM, and Predictive/Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)Reliability Engineering – MTBF, MTTR, RCFA, and FMEA application to improve uptime Utilities Management – Operation and optimization of power, steam, compressed air, chilled water, and wastewater systems Equipment Standards & Asset Integrity – Knowledge of ISO, IEC, ANSI, API, ASME and enforcing compliance Operational Excellence Tools – Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and OEE improvement methods SAP/CMMS Systems – Proficiency in SAP PM or equivalent CMMS for maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting Safety & Compliance – Understanding of HSE standards, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance for industrial operations Cost & Budget Management – Managing maintenance budgets and asset lifecycle costs Vendor & Contractor Oversight – Managing technical service providers, contracts, SLAs, and performance Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Manufacturing Industries: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Printing Services Note: This description reflects the original information provided and has been reformatted for clarity and compliance with the formatting rules. #J-18808-Ljbffr