Plastic Extrusion & Injection Supervisor

Job Title: Plastic Extrusion & Injection Supervisor

Department: Production

Reporting To: Production Section Head 

Location: 10th of Ramadan, Sharkia, Egypt (On-site)

Job Summary:

The Plastic Extrusion & Injection Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of plastic extrusion and injection molding lines to ensure that production targets are achieved in terms of quantity, quality, and safety.

He manages the workforce, monitors machine performance, ensures proper material availability, coordinates with maintenance and quality departments, and guarantees that all production activities comply with standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

The role acts as the key link between production management and shop-floor teams, ensuring efficient operations, minimal downtime, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Daily Operations Supervision

1. Organize and supervise work shifts, ensuring smooth operation of extrusion and injection machines.
2. Verify the availability of raw materials, color masterbatches, and tools before starting production.
3. Review and confirm machine settings according to production orders and technical specifications.
4. Monitor product quality during production (in-process inspection) and ensure adherence to specifications.
5. Supervise mold change and installation, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

2. Performance & Quality Control

1. Record production data, monitor yield rates and scrap percentages, and identify root causes of losses.
2. Evaluate operator performance and encourage adherence to production schedules and discipline.
3. Coordinate with the Quality Department to resolve any internal or external product rejection issues.

3. Technical & Operational Coordination

1. Work closely with the Maintenance Department to minimize breakdowns and improve machine availability.
2. Report machine malfunctions, quality deviations, and safety incidents to the Production Manager.
3. Coordinate with the Planning Department to prioritize production orders according to demand and stock levels.

4. Safety & Housekeeping

1. Enforce occupational health, safety, and environmental standards across all production areas.
2. Maintain cleanliness, order, and organization.
3. Ensure that operators strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all machines.

5. Continuous Improvement

1. Suggest process improvements to reduce setup time, minimize waste, and enhance productivity.

16. Qualifications & Requirements

Requirements

Education Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, or Industrial)

Experience 5–8 years in extrusion and injection molding operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role

Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of extrusion and injection molding machines, molds, and processing parameters

Leadership Skills Team management, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making under pressure

Technical Skills Machine setup, troubleshooting, process optimization, production reporting

Languages Arabic (fluent), English (technical level sufficient)

Additional Skills Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S system, and OEE performance metrics

Join our dynamic team and be part of our journey toward organizational excellence. send your CV to rec@autoplastegypt.com

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