We are currently on a search for a Lead Plastics to join one of South Africa’s leading appliances manufacturer. The main purpose of the job will be to ensure smooth and efficient operation of plastic extrusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation
• To design products/mold and/or make improvements/changes to existing products/components in line with market
  requirements and trends
• Use 3d drawing software for analyses and approval of international mold design
• To manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects
• To manage the productivity improvement (OEE improvement)
• To ensure products comply to standard requirements
• Identify opportunities for improvement at both molding facilities
• Implement spare part holding and service intervals for Critical molds
• Improve OEE of plastic injection department as calculated by Promenade software
• Productivity improvement in Plastic injection department
• Develop improvement ideas for submission of Capital funding
• Identify opportunities for improvement at both molding facilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc Degree Mechanical Engineering
• 5 – 8 years’ experience within Manufacturing
• Experience in 2D & 3D CAD drawing and modelling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Project management proficiency
• Knowledge in various plastic forming technologies preferred
• A good understanding of plastic part mold design and plastic part production process would also be advantageous

Please be advised if you haven’t been contacted within 30 days then your application is unsuccessful.