Plant Manager(Injection Molding)

Job Title: PlantManager -Plastics Manufacturing

Location: Aba, Abia State

Reports to: Director

Employment Type: Full-Time,Onsite

Other Benefits:- Accommodation, Housing allowance, Performance bonus tied to waste reduction + output & others

NOTE: This role is for Nigerians with Plant management or operations experience in a plastic manufacturing company residing or willing to move to Aba.

Role Summary

This is a turnaround role. You will take full responsibility for running a plastic manufacturing plant:Injection molding and blow molding.

Goal: Cut waste, increase output, reduce downtime, and build SOPs so the plant runs effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plant Management: Oversee Production, Maintenance, QA, Stores, and HSE for 2 shifts

2. Efficiency: Reduce material waste to <3%. Increase OEE to >75%. Reduce machine downtime

3. Cost Control: Own production cost per kg. Hit monthly budget

4. Quality: Ensure all paint buckets and other products meet customer specs. Reduce customer rejects to <1%

5. SOPs & Systems: Document and enforce SOPs, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols

6. Team Leadership: Lead, train, and manage 100+ production staff. Grade team A/B/C and recommend restructuring

7. Reporting: Deliver Friday Dashboard: Output, Waste %, Downtime, Cost, On-time Delivery

REQUIREMENTS

- Experience: 8+ years in plastic manufacturing. MUST have managed injection molding + blow molding plant

- Technical: Deep knowledge of HDPE, PP. Can troubleshoot machines and train technicians

- Leadership: Proven track record of turning around plant performance. Can fire C-players and build A-team

- Systems: Experience with Lean, 5S, TPM. Can build dashboards and reports

- Education: B.Eng./BSc in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. Plastics certification is an

advantage

- Full mandate to restructure the plant