Blow Moulding Production Supervisor

Kerry Kopp Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Recruitment seeks a skilled trades technician for an FMCG extrusion blow moulding operation in Durban. The role requires N3 with a completed Trade Test and hands-on experience in a factory setting. You will contribute to process optimization and maintain extrusion equipment, reporting to the Plant Manager.

Dayshift with on-call duties, own transport essential, and a strong English communication ability are required for this position.

Qualifications

• N3 or equivalent qualification with completed Trade Test is required.
• Experience in extrusion blow moulding or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up extrusion blow moulding lines, ensuring efficient production and quality.
• Troubleshoot line stoppages, perform mould changes, and manage tooling and maintenance.

Skills

Extrusion Blow Moulding

HDPE/PP processing

Mould changes

Tooling management

Process optimization

Education

N3 + Trade Test

Certificates/Certification

Job description

Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering and Technical
Functions: Trade - Toolmaker, Trade - Millwright, Trade - Fitter and Turner, Trade - Electrician
Qualification Types: Certificates/Certification, Trade Test

Duties and Responsibilities: Consideration of Mechanical, Electrical, Millwright or Toolmaker trades N3 + completed Trade Test required, diplomas not considered Experience in Injection or preferred Blowmoulding manufacturing Dayshift with on-call duties, reporting to the Plant Manager Own transport essential Skills required: excellent English, hands-on approach, process optimization Specific skills in production processing and problem-solving Minimum 5 years FMCG Manufacturing experience, specializing in extrusion blow moulding Machine setup, process optimization, troubleshooting, mould changes, maintenance, and tooling management Understanding of HDPE and PP processing characteristics

Skills Required: Trade Test: Fitter, Electrician, Millwright, Toolmaker Minimum N3 plus Trade Test Extrusion Blow Moulding knowledge Mould changes and maintenance experience Tooling management competency Understanding of HDPE and PP Processing