Plastic Manager

Job Description : Plastic Manager Location: Zambia Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Company Experience: 10+ Years Job Description : Operate plastic molding machines. Improvements and cost reductions. Develop and document manufacturing instructions and data sheets. Operate compression or injection molding machines. Mix coloring pigments. Operate mixing machine. Repair and maintain machines. Cut off excess material. Grind scraps into flex. Read specifications to determine setup and prescribed temperature and time setting. Inspect products for surface defects and flaws. Ensure conformance to specifications. Position and secure assembled mold and mold components. Put dies into machine. Coat dies with parting agent. Eliminate production of defective parts and products. Weigh compounds and pour compounds into die well. Fill machine hoppers. Regulate molding temperature, volume, pressure, and time. Activate machine to inject dies. Attach connecting lines. Monitor and manage the work assignments and personnel for the Tool Room and Plastic Manufacturing Engineering department. Monitor and manage the inventory of the Tool Room, including perishable tooling, mold and die components, operating supplies, and capital expenditures. Performs visual inspection of molded components. Completes required production reports that includes cycle times, number of scrap and down time. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor. Follows written documentation/procedures for specific jobs. Assists in reclaiming inserts. Prepares packaging for following shift operator. Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Must be familiar with the basic machine function in order to perform the tasks stated above.

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