Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy brand and offers the consumer a full range of kitchen, laundry and small domestic appliances.
Established in 1905, Defy made its debut by manufacturing the first electric stove in South Africa. I...
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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
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