Production Manager - Plastic Manufacturing Industry

Reliable Plastic was incorporated on April 28th, 1998. We have been committed to providing the best quality products to our customers since its inception. Apart from the outstanding service that is provided, consumers are sure to be completely satisfied with the end product. Reliable Plastic promises to use only quality material for your product. Everything is done in-house with the company and therefore is your one-stop shop for product manufacturing. The difference is our service! We stand behind our products and provide the best, most comprehensive ongoing customer service. We take the time to learn about your needs and work with you to provide the best fastening solutions for your specific application and welcome orders requiring our custom fabrication services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager -  Plastic Manufacturing Industry

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily production activities to ensure production targets are achieved within established timelines.
• Manage production operations across assigned manufacturing units, ensuring efficient utilization of machines, materials, manpower and other resources.
• Develop production schedules in line with sales demand, inventory availability and delivery commitments.
• Supervise production supervisors, team leaders, machine operators and other production personnel to ensure effective performance and accountability.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, downtime, rejects, rework and material wastage, implementing corrective measures where necessary.
• Ensure proper control and utilization of raw materials, including timely issuance, consumption monitoring and reconciliation against production output.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Department to minimize machine breakdowns, reduce avoidable downtime and ensure timely preventive maintenance.
• Ensure products meet established quality standards and collaborate with the Quality Control Department to investigate and resolve recurring defects.
• Enforce production procedures, safety standards, housekeeping requirements and operational discipline across production areas.
• Identify production bottlenecks, investigate operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and submit accurate production reports covering output, machine utilization, downtime, material consumption, rejects and manpower performance.
• Monitor workforce productivity, coordinate shift activities and ensure adequate manpower deployment to meet production requirements.
• Collaborate with Stores, Maintenance, Quality Control, Human Resources and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvement and efficient use of resources while maintaining product quality.
• Ensure production activities comply with company policies, operational procedures and applicable health and safety requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc./HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the plastic manufacturing industry.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in a managerial role overseeing production teams or manufacturing operations.
• Strong practical knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding and/or blow moulding.
• Demonstrated experience managing production targets, machine utilization, production planning, material consumption and manpower deployment.
• Proven ability to identify and reduce machine downtime, material wastage, production defects and avoidable operational costs.
• Strong understanding of production quality standards, preventive maintenance coordination, workplace safety and housekeeping.
• Ability to analyze production data, prepare operational reports and use production performance indicators to drive improvement.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and organizational skills.
• High level of accountability, discipline, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting systems will be an advantage.
• The ideal candidate must have substantial hands-on experience in plastic manufacturing, proven managerial capabilities and a strong understanding of production planning, machine operations, manpower management, quality control and cost optimization
• Must reside in Onitsha or its environs, or be willing to relocate to and reside in Onitsha.

Location Requirement:

• Applicants must currently reside in Onitsha or its environs, or be fully willing to relocate to and reside in Onitsha, Anambra State.
• Candidates who are unwilling to work on-site in Onitsha should not apply.

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate is a hands-on production leader who understands the practical demands of plastic manufacturing, can manage multiple production teams, consistently achieve production targets, improve machine efficiency, minimize waste and maintain high product quality.
• Candidates with experience limited to general production supervision without substantial plastic manufacturing experience and managerial responsibility will not be suitable for this role.