Plastic Extrusion & Injection Supervisor

About the role

The Plastic Extrusion & Injection Supervisor leads the daily operations of extrusion and injection molding lines, ensuring production targets for quantity, quality, and safety are met. Reporting to the Production Section Head, the supervisor acts as the bridge between management and shop‑floor teams, driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and supervise shift work, verify raw material and tool availability, and confirm machine settings for each order.
• Monitor in‑process product quality, oversee mold changes, and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Record production data, analyse yield and scrap rates, and identify root causes of losses.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimise breakdowns, with Quality to resolve rejections, and with Planning to prioritise orders.
• Enforce occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to reduce setup time, minimise waste, and boost productivity.

Required profile

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in extrusion and injection molding operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of extrusion and injection molding machines, molds, and processing parameters.
• Proven leadership abilities: team management, problem‑solving, clear communication, and decisive action under pressure.

Required skills

• Extrusion molding machines
• Injection molding machines
• Machine setup
• Troubleshooting
• Process optimization
• Production reporting
• Mold change procedures
• Raw material handling