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

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