JOB TITLE Plant Manager Industry Plastic Manufacturing Experience 15-20 Years Location DR Congo SUMMARY The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the plastic manufacturing plant ensuring efficient production preventive maintenance warehouse management quality compliance cost control and strong leadership across all plant functions The role requires deep hands-on experience in plastic manufacturing operations and the ability to drive productivity safety and continuous improvement KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Production Management Plan coordinate and oversee daily production activities to meet output quality and delivery targets Ensure optimal utilization of machines manpower and materials Monitor production KPIs such as efficiency downtime scrap rate and yield Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste Ensure adherence to production schedules and customer commitments 2 Maintenance Engineering Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment moulds utilities and machinery Ensure minimum breakdowns and reduced downtime through effective maintenance planning Coordinate with engineering teams for machine upgrades new installations and process optimization Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance records 3 Warehouse Inventory Management Oversee raw material packaging and finished goods warehouses Ensure proper inventory control stock accuracy FIFO FEFO practices and minimal material losses Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure uninterrupted production flow Ensure proper storage conditions and material handling practices 4 Leadership People Management Lead mentor and manage production maintenance warehouse and support teams Ensure proper manpower planning shift scheduling and performance management Promote a culture of accountability teamwork discipline and continuous improvement Conduct regular training and skill development programs for plant staff 5 Quality Safety Compliance Ensure compliance with quality standards SOPs and regulatory requirements Enforce strict adherence to health safety and environmental HSE policies Lead internal audits corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure safe working conditions and zero-accident culture within the plant 6 Cost Control Reporting Control manufacturing costs including labor energy maintenance and material wastage Prepare and present production maintenance and operational reports to management Support budgeting forecasting and cost-reduction initiatives QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field Master s degree is an advantage 15-20 years of experience in plastic manufacturing operations Strong background in production maintenance warehouse and plant operations Experience managing large teams and multi-shift operations Hands-on exposure to injection moulding blow moulding extrusion as applicable KEY SKILLS COMPETENCIES Solid leadership and people management skills In-depth knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes Production planning and process optimization Preventive maintenance management Warehouse and inventory control Cost control and operational efficiency Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong communication and reporting abilities Job Type Full-time