Blow Molding supervisor –

Job Description

• Administers established policies, plans and programs as set forth by the company.  
• Recommends appropriate changes to existing policies, plans and programs to Senior Management for review and future action.  
• Maintains awareness of Company policies and ensures that all plant staff personnel understand and adhere to these policies and programs.  
• Pays particular attention to the following:  

• Job descriptions for all positions are available, up to date and communicated to position holder.  
• Performance plans are set at the beginning of fiscal year and performance evaluations are done at the end of the fiscal year.  
• Salary administration policy is adhered to.  
• Man-power plans, back up programs and Saudization program are reviewed and up to date.  
• Safety and housekeeping programs are active and receive adequate attention.  
• Administer the plant safety, health and quality policy with respect to the blow molding department. Enforce the plant electrical lockout policy within the department. 
• Cost reduction and ideas programs are on-going practice and are recognized.  
• Training and development plans for staff outlined in performance plans are executed and results are tracked and reflected as improved performance.   

• Ensures that department assets are properly managed and safe guarded.   
• Ensure that all products are produced in accordance with company manufacturing and quality standards. 
• Ensures that all personnel records/profiles are properly maintained, up to date and safeguarded.   

• Establishes with plant staff facility’s operational goals and objectives for each budget year. SMART and challenging goals shall focus on, but not limited to, the following areas using adequate performance indicators:   
• Productivity  
• Product and Service Quality  
• Safety and Housekeeping  
• Material usage and Loss Control  
• Inventory Levels (Raw / Finished Stocks)  
• On time Deliveries  
• Unit Cost  
• Cost Savings  
• Other objectives as directed  

• Monitors delivered results in areas mentioned above and initiates corrective actions as required.  
• Carries out periodical capacity study to ensure plant capability to handle production requirements and recommend necessary capital expenditure.  
• Solve Technical equipment problems with the aid of in-house or out-side resources.   
• Reviews and approves the blow molding operation goals. 
• Following up and monitoring the machine productivity and discussed if there is any variance with respect to the goals. 
• Gives solutions and suggestion for any technical problems related to productivity, as required. 
• Continues improving for all molding functions that can positively reflected on the operation 
• Enforces implementing materials conservation program and maintaining it to keep continuous going. 
• Monitors the materials usages on monthly bases, reporting to the plants managers and recommend for usages improvements. 
• Research and studies on optimizing the material usages to lead for the lowest cost without affecting the production quality. 
• Handles any the new related molding projects. 
• Provide studies of any required development on the product / operation to the Assistant Production Manager.  
• Evaluates and study proposed molding project. 
• Executes and follow up on any molding project. 
• Works with machine operators to maintain machine performance. 
• Develop a production schedule and reviews weekly while managing cost, efficiency and quality. 
• Manages stocks of raw material and finished goods. 
• Manages the preventive maintenance program. Keeps logs updated and checked. 
• Works with packing line, bottle and cap suppliers to fulfill production requirements. 
• Conduct all trail and tests for product supply. 
• Orders and designs Molds and fixtures. 
• Manages auxiliary equipment. 
• Records and follows all key performance indicators set by management 

• Formulates and submits the department operating and capital budgets as directed by the Assistant Production Manager.    
• Executes the approved budget and reports variances as required.  
• Executes capital projects within approved budget cost and time frame.   
• Monitors operational expenses, materials usage and Losses and overall unit cost to insure efficient resources utilization and to initiate corrective actions as required.  
• Recommends disposal of overage, obsolete, bad stock (raw or finished goods) and equipment to Assistant Production Manager.  
• Investigates and reports to Molding Manager any significant operating budgetary problems and corrective action taken or proposed.  
• Submits monthly reports to the Molding Manager detailing all department operational activities during the month.  
• Ensures that all end of the month information required by F&A is accurate and submitted on time.  
• Provides manufacturing feasibility study support as required.  
• Performs other duties as required.  

Skills

Years and Type of Experience: 

• 5-10 years’ experience of plastics Blow / Injection Molding experience in plant operations  
• Leadership and managerial experience 
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) 
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise 
• Plastics process engineering background is a plus.   
• Strong trouble shooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic electronic and hydraulic systems. 

Education Level/ Degree: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology preferred 

Other Skills & Languages Required:   

Languages Required:   

English and Arabic  

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong Leadership Skills   
• Teamwork and communication skills 
• Operation of manufacturing process equipment  
• Ability to follow directions.  
• Adherence to health and safety regulations  
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals. 
• Analytical skills 
• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to quickly learn production equipment. 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Basic Computer skills