Tech Plas Extrusions Pty Ltd is a leading plastics manufacturer. Our area of expertise is in extrusion profiles used extensively in the building industry (formwork components, general trims, custom fittings, drainage, flooring tongues) and pressure pipes used for pools, solar, stormwater and vacuum needs. Tech Plas Extrusions Pty Ltd is looking for a full-time Production Manager to manage rigid extrusions manufacturing plant.Role: Managing Production from 11 production lines and ancillary equipment for the rigid plastics production arm of the business.Location: Pendle Hill, NSWKey Responsibilities:
- Daily/monthly allocation of machine and labour resources for production planning.
- Liaise with the project coordinator on new production orders and organize production schedules.
- Coordinate with Production Supervisors in setting overall efficiency targets, supervision and training of staff.
- Work with production supervisors to ensure all scheduled jobs run as per plan.
- Oversee production processes, suggest improvements and escalate issues to the Project Manager.
- Ensure correct recording, compilation and reporting of production data.
- Coordinate in implementing QC procedures throughout the plant.
- Check raw material inventory levels and raise purchase requisitions as per the production plan. Liaise with the raw material suppliers.
- Ensure all specific customer instructions are communicated to staff.
- Report and keep record of machine faults and breakdowns and coordinate with technical team for repairs, maintenance or ordering of new parts/machinery to avoid production delays.
- Liaise with warehouse for dispatch methods & priorities.
- Ensuring compliance with OH&S procedures for all factory floor staff.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience in managing plastic extrusions machinery.
- Staff management and conflict resolution skills
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Australian OH&S regulations
- A university degree is preferable and at least 2 years of industry work experience, alternatively at least 5 years of industry work experience is satisfactory.