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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Plant Manager (Injection Molding)
Location: Aba, Abia Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: Director
Role Summary
This is a turnaround role. You will take full responsibility for running a plastic manufacturing plant:
Injection molding and blow molding.
Goal: Cut waste, increase output, reduce downtime, and build SOPs so the plant runs effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Management: Oversee Production, Maintenance, QA, Stores, and HSE for 2 shifts
Efficiency: Reduce material waste to <3%. Increase OEE to >75%. Reduce machine downtime
Cost Control: Own production cost per kg. Hit monthly budget
Quality: Ensure all paint buckets and other products meet customer specs. Reduce customer rejects o <1%
SOPs & Systems: Document and enforce SOPs, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols
Team Leadership: Lead, train, and manage 100+ production staff. Grade team A/B/C and recommend restructuring
Reporting: Deliver Friday Dashboard: Output, Waste %, Downtime, Cost, On-time Delivery
Qualifications
Education: B.Eng./BSc in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. Plastics certification is an advantage
Experience: 8+ years in plastic manufacturing. MUST have managed injection molding + blow molding plant
Technical: Deep knowledge of HDPE, PP. Can troubleshoot machines and train technicians
Leadership: Proven track record of turning around plant performance. Can fire C-players and build A-team
Systems: Experience with Lean, 5S, TPM. Can build dashboards and reports
Full mandate to restructure the plant
Other Benefits Accommodation, Housing allowance, Performance bonus tied to waste reduction + output & others.