Shift Leader - Plastic at Defy Appliances

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effective management of the Plastic department, which includes the management of Supervisors, Setters, Mold changers, Process controllers and Machine operators.
• Ensuring that Plastic department is effectively producing all components and supplying CF, Fridge and SBS lines in time and in good quality.
• Making most efficient utilization of the available sources for production.
• Building team spirit among the workforce and motivating by means of personal involvement so that production levels are achieved and maintained.
• Trouble-shoot and adjust molding parameters to maintain quality and maximum product output.
• Minimizing cost (scrap, over production, waste, idle, overtime, etc.) and maximizing profit
• Perform work to comply with the company’s safety standards
• To supervise subordinates and achieve scheduled production targets to the required quality standards.
• Ensure regrind material reduction by enforcing usage on non-critical components.
• Reducing Mold change and setup time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Injection molding Advanced qualification and or a N4, T4 electrical / mechanical (Optional)
• Computer Literate (Microsoft office, SAP) and be able to analyze data for production improvements.
• 5 years’ experience with plastics injection molding setting/mold changes and extrusion.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Good communication skills and proven leadership qualities
• Adapt to changes in higher production volumes

 Closing Date 22 April 2026