Setter (Injection Moulding) at West Coast Personnel

• The Injection Moulding Machine Setter plays a key operational leadership role in driving process efficiency, minimising scrap, ensuring compliance with QMS and EMS systems, and maintaining a safe and productive working environment.
• The position reports to the Production Manager and involves shift work, overtime where required, and after-hours production call-outs when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric (NQF Level 4)
• Level 4 Plastic Federation Injection Moulding Machine Setting Certificate (NQF 6)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Injection Moulding Machine (IMM) setting and process optimisation
• Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment
• Proven shift supervisory experience
• South African Citizen

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and optimise all injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Maximise machine utilisation and labour efficiency to meet production objectives.
• Ensure production output meets customer quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and control scrap rates, cycle times, and other key production KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure adherence to Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Enforce Health & Safety standards within the production department.
• Coordinate and manage production staff per shift requirements.
• Ensure work instructions (Setting Sheets, Inspection Instructions, Packaging & Transport specifications) are accurate and adhered to.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the production area.
• Review non-conforming products with Quality and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within processes and product quality.
• Assist with staff training on problem-solving techniques and quality methods.
• Stand in for other setters in cases of absenteeism
• Assist the Stores Controller when required.
• Ensure departmental KPIs are achieved for self and team.
• Comply with company Management Policy Document and departmental procedures.
• Exercise authority to stop production or delivery where quality standards are not met.

Working Conditions:

• High-pressure production environment
• Diverse product range and frequent changeovers
• Shift work and overtime required
• After-hours call-outs for production issues
• Exposure to lead-based materials, alcohol-based chemicals, cleaning agents, and solvents

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and process discipline
• Assertive and quality-driven mindset
• Strong planning and shift resource coordination skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Leadership capability in managing production teams
• Adaptable and resilient in high-pressure environments
• Proactive and continuous improvement focused

Internal Liaison:

• Production Manager
• Department Managers
• Warehouse Personnel
• Machine Operators
• Quality Department