Plant Head

Job Deliverables – Plant Head

Deliverables: Head of Technical:

1. Material Selection and Testing:

   Identify and select appropriate plastic materials suitable for injection molding processes, ensuring they meet food safety regulations and quality standards.

2. Injection Molding Optimization:

   Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize injection molding processes, achieving consistent product quality, minimizing defects, and optimizing cycle times.

3. Product Design and Development:

   Lead the design and development of food-safe plastic container Molds, considering factors such as mould flow, cooling efficiency, and dimensional accuracy.

4. Food Safety Compliance:

   Ensure that plastic container designs and injection molding processes adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.

5. Quality Assurance:

   Establish and monitor quality control protocols for injection-molded food containers, conducting inspections and testing to maintain product quality.

6. R&D for Sustainable Solutions:

   Drive research and development efforts for sustainable injection molding materials and techniques, aiming for reduced environmental impact.

7. Supplier Collaboration:

   Work closely with material suppliers and mold manufacturers to ensure timely availability of quality materials and molds for injection molding.

8. P&L Considerations:

   Collaborate with the Finance team to manage the costs associated with materials, molds, and injection molding processes to ensure profitability.

Head of Manufacturing:

1. Production Planning and Scheduling:

   Develop production plans that incorporate injection molding schedules, optimizing the use of molds and machinery while meeting demand.

2. Mold Maintenance and Upkeep:

   Oversee maintenance and upkeep of injection molds, ensuring they are in optimal condition to produce high-quality food container plastics.

3. Operational Excellence:

   Implement lean manufacturing practices specifically for injection molding processes to minimize waste, reduce setup times, and improve efficiency.

4. Quality Control and Assurance:

   Establish rigorous quality control procedures for injection molding, ensuring that food containers meet food safety and quality standards.

1. Health and Safety Compliance:

   Ensure that injection molding operations adhere to health and safety regulations, particularly concerning machinery operation and maintenance.

2. Capacity and Resource Management:

   Assess the capacity of injection molding operations, manage resources, and make informed decisions to scale production as needed.

3. Supply Chain Coordination:

   Collaborate with supply chain teams to manage the timely delivery of injection molding materials and coordinate logistics.

4. Financial Management (P&L):

   Monitor and manage the financial aspects of injection molding operations, including cost analysis, budgeting, and revenue generation, to contribute to the overall profitability of the manufacturing unit.

5. Continuous Improvement:

   Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the injection molding processes, focusing on optimizing cycle times, reducing defects, and enhancing resource utilization.

6. Team Leadership and Training:

   Provide leadership and training to the injection molding teams, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining the equipment effectively.

By integrating injection molding expertise and P&L responsibilities, the Head of Technical and Manufacturing can effectively manage the entire process, from material selection to production, while also ensuring financial sustainability and profitability for DAMATI PLASTICS.

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
2. Proven experience of 10 - 15 years in plant and operations management within the plastics manufacturing industry, with a specific focus on injection moulding.
3. Expertise in injection moulding processes, technologies, and troubleshooting.
4. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
5. Strong understanding of quality control practices, lean manufacturing principles, and injection moulding best practices.
6. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Proficiency in using manufacturing and ERP software.

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