Production Supervisor - Plastic (Personal Care / FMCG Only)

Production Supervisor Dar es Salaam & Tanga Plant

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Experience: Minimum 15–18 years in Plastic Manufacturing

Education – CIPET/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Role Objective

Manage day-to-day production operations at TPPL’s Dar es Salaam plant & Tanga Plant, ensuring efficient output, consistent quality, and smooth coordination with central planning and management. This role focuses more on operational execution than strategic plant leadership.

Core Manufacturing Processes

• Injection Moulding
• Blow Moulding
• Injection Blow Moulding (IBM)
• PET Preform & Stretch Blow Moulding (as applicable to plant capacity)

Key Responsibilities

A. Production & Process Control

• Execute daily production plans as per targets and schedules.
• Supervise machine operations, mould changes, and material handling.
• Monitor cycle time, rejection, and output to meet production targets.
• Ensure proper PET resin drying and process discipline.

B. Quality Assurance

• Conduct and supervise in-process quality checks.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and SOPs.
• Report defects, deviations, and support corrective actions.

C. Troubleshooting & Improvement

• Handle routine process issues and escalate major problems when required.
• Support initiatives to reduce rejection and improve productivity.
• Coordinate with maintenance for breakdown and preventive activities.

D. Team Supervision

• Supervise operators, technicians, and shift supervisors.
• Train operators on correct machine operation, quality checks, and safety.
• Maintain shift discipline and manpower utilization.

E. Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain daily production, rejection, and material usage reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and plant hygiene standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on experience in Injection, Blow, IBM, and PET processes.
• Practical troubleshooting ability.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Attributes

• FMCG / cosmetic packaging exposure is must
• Prior experience working in Africa is an advantage
• Flexible to work as per production requirements