Ladysmith: Shift Leader – Plastic posted by Defy Appliances

About the Role

As a Shift Leader for our Plastic department at Defy Appliances, you will play a crucial role in managing a team of skilled professionals responsible for producing high-quality components for various product lines. Your primary focus will be on ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and driving productivity growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of the Plastic department, including Supervisors, Setters, Mold changers, Process controllers, and Machine operators
• Ensuring timely and high-quality supply of components to CF, Fridge, and SBS lines
• Maximizing production efficiency by utilizing available resources effectively
• Building team spirit among the workforce through personal involvement and motivation
• Troubleshooting molding parameters to maintain quality and maximize product output
• Minimizing costs (scrap, overproduction, waste, idle, overtime) while maximizing profit
• Performing work in compliance with company safety standards
• Supervising subordinates to achieve scheduled production targets and quality standards
• Reducing regrind material reduction by enforcing usage on non-critical components
• Reducing Mold change and setup time

Requirements

• Advanced qualification in injection molding (or N4, T4 electrical/mechanical)
• 5 years of experience with plastics injection molding setting/mold changes and extrusion
• Computer Literate (Microsoft office, SAP) with ability to analyze data for production improvements
• Good communication skills
• Proven leadership qualities
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Qualifications

None specified