Injection Moulding Machine Setter

REQUIREMENTS South African citizen Level 4 Plastic Federation Injection Machine Setting Certificate (NQF6) Problem-solving techniques Assist with the training of the personnel Ability to plan and direct resources as per shift requirements At least 3 years’ experience in the following IMM setting and process optimisation Shift supervisory responsibility Previous work experience in the plastics manufacturing environment Must be able to work unsupervised RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate the activities required for the production department, monitor and advise on the performance of the production department and company production objectives Ensure processes and products conform to the company and customer requirements Ensure the company production objectives and targets (scrap %, etc.) are achieved, and motivate the quality improvement for products and processes Stop delivery, production or development of a product/ process in the event where required procedures and quality standards are not achieved This position involves shift work Maximise the usage of all process equipment and personnel to supply the customers with quality products and on-time delivery Ensure compliance with the quality management system (QMS) Ensure the company complies with all environmental requirements and systems (EMS) Responsible for the Health and Safety of the production staff Coordinate and manage all production staff Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization Ensuring that targets are achieved (scrap %, cycle times, etc.) Ensure products are manufactured to the production schedule and meet the customer quality and delivery requirements Manage the setting of all injection moulding machines and any ancillary equipment Ensure that production work instructions, e.g. setting sheets, inspection instructions, packaging and transport details are adequate and comply with Maintain good housekeeping throughout Assist the store's controller when necessary Review all non-conforming products together with the quality department and ensure that effective correction action is taken to prevent recurrence as and when required Persuading reluctant staff to change their way of working to incorporate quality methods Ensure that the agreed KPIs are maintained and achieved for yourself and your subordinates Comply with the management policy document, departmental procedures, and practices Comply with any other work-related instruction which is relayed via a superior and which is deemed to be necessary and reasonable Can be requested to stand in for the absenteeism of another setter Need to be available for overtime where production requirement is needed to do so

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 9/6/2025