To achieve optimum effectiveness of Extrusion Department through Material, Plant and Equipment, Process, Product and Labour resource optimisation; ie.
plan, lead, organise and control available resources to cost effectively manufacture Blend, Sheeting, Tubing and Overpouches.Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 Mathematics and ScienceCertificate in Plastic Extrusion / Plastician Extrusion-related (PSA)Minimum Working Experience: 5 Years Supervision in Plastics Technology field, preferably in Pharmaceutical environment.1 Year in Quality Assurance / Quality Control functionNational Diploma or B Tech.
in Plastics / Polymer Technology is an advantageComputer Literacy: MS OfficeSupervise production in PVC Blending / Compounding, PVC Sheet Extrusion, PVC/PE Pipe Extrusion, PE Blown Film Extrusion and Recycling SectionsAchievement and enhancement of product quality standards (pharmaceutical components)Ensure compliance to all plant manufacturing SOPs and Specs in Extrusion DepartmentReview daily Production Batch Records for GMP conformanceMeet scheduled production outputs and achieve Productivity Indices in all SectionsControl machine downtime and contribute to effective equipment maintenance programmesEffective line change-overs, process optimisation and trouble-shooting in all SectionsElimination of waste and scrap reduction through analysis of root causes and implementation of corrective measures for defect prevention, cost containment / reduction and meet MUV stdsDaily review, reconciliation & closure of Oracle production batchesEffective corrective action and preventive action, i.e.
Non-conformances (Hold Notices), Audit Points, Customer Complaints, Minor and Disabling Injuries and Product DPMsImplement / facilitate Generic and Core Competency training and coaching in all SectionsComply with OHS Act, SOPs and GMP regulations to ensure safety during manufacturingEnsure team compliance to Company Policies and Procedures for a healthy IR climateContribute to product and process improvement for Value Improvement Projects (VIP)Participate in projects to Service Level Agreements (SLA requirements) for Development Investigations and Validation ProtocolsPlastics Technology (Plastics raw materials and plastic conversion process knowledge)Technical skills / Mechanical aptitudeProactive, Analytical and Problem-Solving capabilitiesSound Interpersonal skills and self-drivenTeam player with good oral and written communication skills