Technical Manager - Plastic Industry

Serioplast; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastic packaging is seeking a Technical Manager for their plant in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will supervise the technical team, manage maintenance plans, and ensure quality standards. Responsibilities include planning machine installations and troubleshooting quality issues. Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry-specific technologies, along with excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and safety protocols. Full-time position with mid-senior level experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as head of maintenance in industry-specific technologies.
• Mid-Senior level position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Technical team, manage priorities, and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Develop maintenance plans for machines and facilities.
• Monitor execution of maintenance plans and support the Technical team.
• Plan machine installation and setup, ensuring correct process settings.
• Collaborate in testing and improving machines and equipment.
• Investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent applied knowledge of mechanics

Knowledge of plastic molding technologies

Knowledge of WCM standards

Good knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment rules

Ability to operate forklifts

Basic knowledge of CAD 2D software

Good knowledge of English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Technical Manager – Plastic Industry

Serioplast, a Global Leader in Rigid Plastic Packaging, is looking for a Technical Manager for the plant in Anderbolt, Gauteng, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Technical team of the plant, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks, and addressing critical issues.
• Developing the maintenance plan for machines, molds, equipment, and facilities in coordination with the Production Manager.
• Monitoring the execution of the maintenance plan, organizing and supporting the Technical team.
• Planning machine installation and setup, including preparation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic setup; carrying out sampling activities, ensuring correct process setting.
• Collaborating in testing and improving machines and equipment.
• Participating in the investigation of quality problems, finding solutions, and implementing corrective actions to ensure quality standards are met.

Technical Skills

• Excellent applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems.
• Excellent knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and / or SBM and / or IM).
• Excellent applied knowledge of WCM standards.
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment rules and practices.
• Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts.
• Basic knowledge of CAD 2D software.
• Good knowledge of English.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience working as head of maintenance with industry-specific technologies and productive processes.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries : Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing