Factory Manager at Pollock & Associates

Qualifications

• Certification in Machine Setting/Product Processing
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, 5S or equivalent for process improvement.
• Additional operational certifications (e.g. Supply Chain, Quality) are beneficial.
• Project management certification a bonus

Knowledge and Experience

• Min 5-10 years of direct manufacturing management experience managing a production process with more than 30 staff (indirect or direct reports).
• At least three years in a senior decision-making role directing the processing of plastic parts
• Fulfilled roles wholly responsible for an annual budget over R1mil.
• Proven track record in managing manufacturing operations, especially in plastic injection moulding and assembly.
• In-depth understanding of production processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Baseline technical skills in injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Solid understanding and experience in proactive and reactive machine maintenance plans and implementation processes
• Proven successful project management track record
• Strong proficiency using MS Office, specifically Excel and data/reporting apps.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software for production planning, inventory management, and quality control.
• Knowledge of and experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

Industry Experience

• Extensive experience in plastic injection moulding and assembly.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities in the plastics manufacturing industry.
• Solid understanding of:
• Plastics and how they behave
• The various forms of plastic processing
• Product design process
• Product development process
• Tool design, manufacture & functioning
• Direct exposure and involvement in IM Machine Setting/Product Processing