Senior Packing Technician – Cigarette Manufacturing

About the role

GULBAHAR is looking for an experienced Senior Packing Technician to join its cigarette/tobacco manufacturing plant in JAFZA, Dubai. You will operate and optimise high‑speed packing lines, ensuring product quality and production efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, run and monitor packing machines (GD X2, X1, X3, X6, C600, Focke‑F3, F4, F5) according to production schedules.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments and parameter settings for different product formats.
• Track machine performance, output, material usage, waste and downtime.
• Execute first‑level troubleshooting and coordinate with Maintenance for major breakdowns.
• Carry out routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication and basic preventive maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure packaging meets specifications and GMP standards.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime and material usage records.
• Guide junior operators, supervise shift activities and ensure compliance with SOPs, HSE and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in cigarette/tobacco packing lines.
• Proven ability to manage machine set‑up, changeovers and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to lead and support junior operators during shifts.

Required skills

• Focke‑F3
• C600
• Machine setup
• F4
• Industrial packing packaging machinery
• GD X2
• Adjustment
• X1
• Cigarette packing technologies
• Changeover
• X3
• X6
• F5
• Basic troubleshooting