Plastic Plant Lead

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  • Kiambu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Job Description :Position Title: Plastic Plant LeadReports to: Team Leader Beverage and PlasticsDepartment: ProductionJob Level: LeadPeer level: Lead2. JOB DIMENSIONS:Number of DirectReports: 1Subordinates 4 (four)-Shift Engineer-Plastic ,Clerk, Quality Supervisor, TechniciansNote: This position is open to both local and expatriate candidates.3. JOB OBJECTIVE:The Plastic Plant Lead will reports to the Team Leader Beverage and Plastics.The PPL is responsible for all shift operations in closure/Preform/Blow moulding manufacturing Processes/ Production Planning/ Production plan execution to ensure demand is met on time with setted Quality.The PPL shall execute both administrative roles and ascertain that all Operation & Maintenance activities are seamlessly completed whilst upholding quality and standards of the organization.The PPL shall responsible for cost saving initiative from Plastic side for proper optimised costing.The PPL performs the following tasks but not limited to;4. DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Commissioning of the Plastic Moulding Machineries.2. Prepare SOP for all machines for good manufacturing processes and ensure that all the M/Cs, are running smoothly as per SOP.3. Processing parameter setting and trouble setting in m/cs, and submit the production report/Material Yield Report in daily basis.4. Responsible for Plastic Plant Manpower control and Training to the local staffs and Identify if any other training needs externally.5. Monitor the consumption of RM by coordination with Stores for best yield.6. Managing Plastic Plant production budgets and costings.7. Preform and Closure storage box management for good rotation within Filling lines and Plastic Plant.8. Identifying suppliers and getting best prices for raw and packaging materials for ordering.9. Planning to ensure that the raw materials are available on time and Mold change over as par the Production Plan.10. Ensuring that quality standards are adhered in plant and Implementation of quality control programs together with QA department.11. Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed.12. Plan and execute Plastic Waste management and recycling of Plastics Material.13. Implement discipline procedures, Supervise, motivate and build a team achieve company goal.14. Conduct regular inspections and ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of all machines with utilities (Plastic Moulding machines/Moulds/Chillers/Dryers/Air Compressors/Granulators) of the Plastic Plant by coordination of Maintenance Team.15. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review in the work of staff responsible for maintenance of the plastic plant.16. Participate in the development/implementation of Company policies & Goals and procedures;monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makerecommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures17. Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including advising in purchasing of all maintenance and repair equipment and supplies.18. Reduction of breakdown that affects production Preform and Closures.19. Participate in the preparation and administration of the plant maintenance program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.20. Initiate cost saving Projects to ensure minimum costing from utility.5. ACCOUNTIBILITIES:
  • Plan and execute proper efficient running of all Plastic Moulding Machines along with utilities and nonstop supply of Preform and Closures to Beverage Production lines.
  • Ensure zero downtime as a result of plant breakdown.
6. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internal: Operation/Maintenance.External: Machine Manufacturers and Raw Material Manufacturer.RequirementsRequirements7. QUALIFICATIONS:B.Sc. Eng. /B.E Eng. (Plastics/Polymer/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical) or B. Sc with Diploma of CIPET (India) for Plastics Processing Technology.8. EXPERIENCE:▪ Over 10 to 15 Years’ experience in PET Preform and Closure making with high speed European machines like-KRAUSS MAFFEI/NETSTAL/HUSKY/SACMI/SIPA machines.▪ Over 10 to 15 years of experience in Plastic Plant Operation and Maintenance.9. COMPETENCIES:▪ Project management skills▪ Strong leadership skills▪ Strong organizational skills▪ Strong communication and organizational skills▪ Ability to train other employees.▪ Ability to use SAP▪ Hands on experience in PM, CM and Emergency Maintenance of the various plant and equipment in a busy manufacturing Industry.▪ Ability to interpret and design technical drawings (Autocad-Mechanical/Civil/Chemical).

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