- In general, manage and optimize the production of the Injection Workshop through: Improvement of production technical resources & Enhancement of productivity.
- Ensure the overall production of the workshop by making sure that raw materials and/or components are available at the workstations.
- Provide the human and technical resources necessary to achieve production targets.
- Organize workflows and workstations through:
- Establishing and monitoring workshop production schedules.
- Designing performance monitoring tools to regularly track production output and employee productivity.
- Ensure compliance with production deadlines.
- Collaborate on the launch of new products.
- Participate in investments related to new machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Take part in inventory operations.
- Contribute to the technical training of new employees (setters and machine operators).
- Lead housekeeping and cleaning activities for production equipment and the injection workshop.
Quality (in partnership with the Quality Department):
- Apply and enforce manufacturing procedures.
- Participate in the preparation of certification documentation.
- Propose corrective actions to reduce defects and non-conformities.
- Manage quality issues and non-conforming products.
Maintenance (in partnership with the Maintenance Department):
- Ensure the continuous proper operating condition of the workshop's machine fleet and promote the correct use of auxiliary equipment and molds.
Safety (in partnership with the Safety Manager):
- Apply and enforce all safety instructions and procedures.
- Participate in the implementation of actions aimed at reducing workplace risks.
- Monitor and verify safety levels on machines (injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment).
- Assign tasks to workshop operators and setters according to the production schedule.
- Manage and organize employees' working time within the workshop.
- Maintain discipline and a satisfactory working environment.
- Ensure the onboarding and integration of new employees (training on workstation operations, workshop procedures, and company practices).
- Evaluate employee performance and versatility (multi-skilling).
Quality Management System:
- Ensure the implementation and application of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Manage the assigned process.
- Implement and monitor the continuous improvement plan related to the process under responsibility.
- Participate in the assessment of significant environmental aspects related to molding operations and implement action plans to reduce their impact.
- Ensure that production activities comply with applicable environmental regulations.
- Ensure that production equipment is used appropriately and in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Encourage and promote environmental awareness among employees involved in molding operations.
Required Skills and Professional Experience
- Degree: BSC or Higher National Technician Diploma in Plastics Processing (Plasturgy), Mechanical engineering or related field
- 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar position within an industrial environment, preferably in a multinational company operating in the plastics industry.
- Strong knowledge of plastics processing techniques.
- Knowledge of injection molding machine setup and adjustment techniques, including single-material and multi-material molds.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with strong synthesis capabilities.
- Ability to manage challenging workplace situations.
- Team-oriented approach with strong vertical and cross-functional collaboration skills.