Injection Moulding Machine Setter

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter to join their Production team. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimising the injection moulding process, managing production staff, ensuring product quality, and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with company and customer standards.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Manage and coordinate all production staff on shift to meet daily operational goals.
• Ensure that all injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment are set correctly and optimised for performance.
• Oversee the adherence to production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
• Monitor and achieve production targets, including scrap rates, cycle times, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Review and action all non-conforming product reports in collaboration with the Quality department.
• Stand in for absent Setters as needed and provide support where additional expertise is required.

Quality & Compliance

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards throughout production.
• Ensure all production processes align with Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.
• Confirm compliance with production work instructions, including setting sheets, inspection protocols, packaging, and transport specifications.
• Support the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure a safe working environment and enforce adherence to health and safety standards.
• Promote and monitor good housekeeping practices across the production floor.
• Handle and oversee the use of substances such as lead-based products and alcohol-based chemicals in a safe and compliant manner.

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to production staff, including shift teams.
• Assist in training team members on proper setting and optimisation techniques.
• Motivate staff and guide them towards process improvement and quality-focused work habits.
• Participate in regular meetings with production managers and assistant setters to review performance and plan resources.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other department managers, warehouse personnel, and operators to ensure smooth operations.
• Follow all instructions given by superiors that are reasonable and work-related.
• Adhere to company policies, practices, and procedures as outlined in the Management Policy Document.
• Be available for overtime and after-hours production support as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 4 Plastic Federation Injection Moulding Machine Setting Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• South African Citizenship

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in injection moulding machine setting and process optimisation
• Experience supervising shifts in a plastics manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with a wide range of plastic components and moulding conditions

Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of IMM setting and troubleshooting
• Understanding of production and quality standards in plastics manufacturing
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance requirements

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proactive and goal-oriented mindset