Job Vacancies at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Implement the regional Quality strategy, processes and standards aligned with Cluster Quality Manager.
• Establish quality mindset throughout the plant, involve employees in various ways to contribute actively!
• Support the implementation of mold qualification (AQP), process control and validation as well as standardized complaint handling.
• Ensure the installation and configuration of lab and inline monitoring and measuring devices. Provide training for QA tools and techniques (e.g. 4D/8D, CAQ, SPC, Ishikawa, RCA, Problem Solving etc.)  Provide training for lab and inline monitoring and measuring devices (e.g. CMM programming etc.)     Coordinate (provide/ensure) measures to improve product and process quality and stability.
• Ensure and establish a professional collaboration with the customers.Negotiate actively and in alignment with Corporate / regional Quality standards (keyword: QA manual) the acceptable requirements with our customers. Understand the customers quality requirements and support all departments in the plant to fulfill them sufficiently.  
• Ensure the data quality of quality related processes / data entries, analyses KPI frequently and derive dedicated programs to improve quality costs and performance.
• Escalate problems in time to cluster/region/Corporate based on ALPLA internal processes.  
• Organize systematic collection and evaluation of new ideas and “best practices” to promote continuous improvement and assist plant in implementing same.
• Participate in cross-country system audits of the AMET region in ALPLA internal ISO 9001, ISO 15378 and FSSC 22000.
• Prepare the plant for new requirements (i.e. Pharma,) in time.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an international manufacturing company, preferably in plastic packaging as well as technical background
• Experience in process and product control (Green/Black belt in Six Sigma is a plus)
• Experience in food or pharma production. Experience in applying QA tools and techniques.
• Training and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Perform mould changes, replace heads and mould equipment, ensure mould changes are complete in defined timeframes
• Perform start-up and process in moulds that were used for established products to meet QA approval
• Maintain good and continuous communication with Mould Change Over Manager, Maintenance and Shift Supervisor
• Plan and carry out first and second line servicing on a scheduled basis on machines
• Diagnosing and problem solving on machines
• Support in colour changes as needed
• Maintain good housekeeping within department
• Provide ongoing support to production activities
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
• Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management
• Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat Environment

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Technical qualification and good experience in plastic processing
• Basic Toolmaking, Mechanical or Electric/Electronic knowledge
• Ability to operate forklifts and crane
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to lift ±30 kg
• Basic computer skills
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Oversee daily production, support engineers to ensure machines run efficiently to maximize profits.
• Develop production schedules: plan, direct and assign duties of manufacturing personnel, authorizes overtime, as necessary, to meet production goals.
• Analyse and interpret data received and prepare management and financial reports on a daily basis.
• Prepare daily production figures for production meeting, compile month-end reports.
• Troubleshoot production problems, report any process problems to Production and Operations Manager.
• Motivate the staff and ensure the execution of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety regulations, 5S and Food Safety standards
• Contribute actively towards Operational Excellence (OPEX) by continuously improving the operational performance of your team with a set of various LEAN tools
• Foster collaboration within the team and with related departments by leading by example
• Support Production Manager to manage the Production Department, this includes to:
  • organize and conduct meetings with supervisors on a regular basis
  • recruit (with HR) new employees
  • ensure efficient shift hand-over and prepare shift schedules
  • perform disciplinary actions
  • oversee all production training, maintain a skill level balance on all shifts, perform annual performance evaluation, assess training needs of staff and ensure execution of training

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Min 4-year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in applicable technology.
• Technical / Engineering background
• Lead and guide the Production staff including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc.
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent collaborative skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

• Market Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Operate conventional milling machine, grinding machine, lathe
• Perform mould repairs and maintenance per quality system requirements 
• Assure that the quality of the parts being moulded meet part specifications including part drawing, and cosmetic specification. 
• Follow all safety requirements and ensure all safety devises in mould room are operational. Shut down, lock out equipment and inform supervisor if safety device is found defective. 
• To perform and carry out Preventative Maintenance tasks according to schedules and procedures.
• Report all potential machine problems and malfunction of equipment in order to reduce unnecessary breakdowns.
• To record the spares usage during all P/M and servicing of mould to promote better cost control and future planning.
• To adopt and propagate a positive approach towards P/M and to understand and appreciate the advantage thereof.
• To work in conjunction with Production Staff and Process tech's to ensure optimum machine performance and eliminate unnecessary stoppages or breakdowns.
• Assist and educate, where possible, the correct handling and approach towards machine and equipment.
• To be familiar with all laid down quality standards and the maintaining thereof.
• To repair mould breakdowns as speedily as possible without sacrificing good craftsmanship or safety.
• Participate in all projects concerned with refurbishing, upgrade or installation of new or secondhand moulds, machinery or equipment as and when required.
• Strive to find new ideas or improve methods to increase production output or be more cost effective.
• To maintain proper communication and progress of outstanding workloads.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a technical field, preferably within injection, stretch or blow moulding
• Preferred qualified Toolmaker trade
• Good English skills, written and oral local langague skills are required
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Lead the area of EBM and be responsible for the production team.
• Ensure that all production related processes are running efficiently and according to the defined framework.
• Coordinate and monitor data capturing, ensure daily controls and deviation analysis to further improve are being carried out as per procedures.
• Ensure procedures are in place for all activities carried out in production.
• Ensure efficient shift hand-over.
• Ensure a minimum cost of production, through the rationalization of materials, labor, overtime and compliance with the schedules of the Production Planning and Control area.
• Daily Management System and Improvements:
• Execute daily management system in your department and contribute to plants' DMS on daily/weekly/monthly level.
• Establish abnormality management and work in time on deficiencies to achieve highest results
• Ensure proper execution of improvement measures and their sustainability.
• Develop production schedules:
• Plans, directs and assigns duties of manufacturing personnel.
• Authorizes overtime/holidays etc., as necessary, to meet production goals in cooperation with the line manager.
• Recruitment of new employees under support of HR and execute proper onboarding.
• Conduct / participate in problem solving for reoccurring issues or customer complaints. Handle customer complaints in conjunction with QA.
• Work on permanent improvement of processes, quality standards and operational excellence to guarantee an efficient usage of our resources.
• Ensures all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with related departments before, during and beyond your processes of responsibility (with Maintenance, Quality, Planning/Warehouse and Sales)
• Maintaining support of production machines and equipment and enable staff for autonomous maintenance.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an international manufacturing company, preferably in plastic packaging as well as technical background
• Experience in process and product control (Green/Black belt in Six Sigma is a plus)
• Experience in food or pharma production. Experience in applying QA tools and techniques.
• Training and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language