Duties and Responsibilities

·         Manage the scheduling of all production team members to minimize overtime and

·         maximize output.

·         Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess the ongoing performance of

·         direct reports.

·         Train machine attendants, setters, and supervisors on optimal machine settings, ISO

·         best practices, and kaizen (to maximize productivity).

·         Reorganize the Production Department to reduce overtime, improve efficiency and

·         improve quality.

·         Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives

·         and delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements.

·         Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operations,

·         recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities.

·         Prepare the annual Factory Wages budget and forecasts, as well as ensure

·         compliance with legal standards.

·         Track monthly energy consumption and recommend efficiency programs.

·         Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects.

·         Recommend Machine replacement based on Energy efficiency.

·         Maintain all Production Records on SAP.

·         Monitor the efficiency of Production and Tooling.

·         Implement Kaizen and other processes in Company’s Operations to improve efficiency.

·         Liaise with the Maintenance Department To ensure optimal machine downtime and

·         maintenance of all machine tooling.

·         Keep up with plastic technology developments and suggest adopting new

·         technologies and techniques.

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

·         Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Manufacturing

·         Knowledge of SAP or any similar ERP systems

·         Experience in Change management, manufacturing, industrial systems, and processes.

·         At least eight years of experience, with a minimum of three years in management and five

·         years in a technical role.

·         Advantageous to have worked in a plastics manufacturing factory and have knowledge of

·         polymers and their optimal processing conditions.

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Excellent leadership and management skills.

·         Must have exposure to change processes and team building.

·         Exposure to diverse environments.

·         Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

·         Good business thinking and financial understanding.

·         Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

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HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV urgently to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. quoting the job title as the subject line on your email
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.