Technical Manager - Plastic Industry

Corner Dormehl St. and Davidson, Boksburg Gauteng, South Africa

Full Time

South Africa

Experienced

Serioplast, a Global Leader in Rigid Plastic Packaging, is looking for a Technical Manager for the plant in Anderbolt, Gauteng, South Africa.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The Technical Manager ensures production continuity and product quality, guaranteeing machine and equipment performance and continuous improvement by the company's standards and procedures.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Supervising the Technical team of the plant, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks, and addressing critical issues.
Developing the maintenance plan for machines, molds, equipment, and facilities in coordination with the Production Manager
Monitoring the execution of the maintenance plan, organizing and supporting the Technical team.
Planning machine installation and setup, including preparation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic setup; carrying out sampling activities, ensuring correct process setting.
Collaborating in testing and improving machines and equipment
Participating in the investigation of quality problems, finding solutions, and implementing corrective actions to ensure quality standards are met

Technical Skills:

Excellent applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems
Excellent knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM)
Excellent applied knowledge of WCM standards
Good knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment rules and practices
Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts
Basic knowledge of CAD 2D software
Good knowledge of English

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years experience working as head of maintenance with industry-specific technologies and productive processes

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