Key Responsibilities :
1. Production Supervision & Execution
- Supervise and coordinate daily thermoforming production activities according to the production schedule.
- Ensure the availability of machines, manpower, raw materials, moulds, and tooling.
- Monitor production output against planned targets and take corrective action when required.
- Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth production.
- Ensure proper shift handover and follow-up of pending production issues.
2. Thermoforming Process Supervision
- Supervise thermoforming machine operations and ensure approved operating parameters are maintained.
- Monitor key parameters such as heating temperature, forming pressure/vacuum, cooling, cycle time, and trimming conditions.
- Ensure the correct mould, sheet material, and tooling are used according to product specifications.
- Supervise machine changeovers, mould changes, trial runs, and start-up activities.
- Troubleshoot production and process-related problems and coordinate corrective actions.
3. Quality Control
- Ensure products meet approved specifications, drawings, samples, and quality standards.
- Monitor product dimensions, weight, thickness, appearance, forming quality, and trimming accuracy.
- Coordinate with QA/QC to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Take corrective action to minimize rejection, rework, and process-related defects.
4. Productivity & Efficiency
- Monitor production efficiency, machine utilization, cycle time, OEE, and downtime.
- Identify production bottlenecks and take appropriate actions to improve productivity.
- Monitor machine performance and ensure production targets are achieved.
- Follow up on scrap and material consumption and support waste-reduction initiatives.
5. Machine & Tooling Coordination
- Coordinate with Maintenance regarding machine breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and recurring technical problems.
- Monitor machine and tooling conditions and report abnormalities promptly.
- Coordinate mould/tooling maintenance, modification, and replacement requirements.
- Ensure machines are properly prepared and ready for production.
6. Team Supervision & Training
- Supervise and guide Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Machine Operators, and other production personnel.
- Assign tasks and monitor employee performance during shifts.
- Provide technical guidance to operators regarding machine operation and process parameters.
- Identify training needs and support the training of production employees.
- Promote discipline, teamwork, productivity, and compliance with company procedures.
7. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure safe operation of thermoforming machines and related equipment.
- Ensure compliance with PPE, machine guarding, LOTO, housekeeping, and HSE requirements.
- Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure operators follow approved safety and operating procedures.
8. Reporting & Follow-up
- Prepare and review daily production reports.
- Monitor production output, downtime, rejection, scrap, and efficiency.
- Report production problems and technical issues to management.
- Follow up on corrective actions and provide regular updates to the Production Manager.
- Support continuous improvement activities within the Thermoforming Department.
Qualifications & Experience :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic manufacturing.
- Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Thermoforming.
- Proven experience supervising thermoforming machines, mould changes, machine setup, and production teams.
- Experience in PVC/PP/PET/ABS or other relevant thermoforming materials is preferred.
- Good knowledge of production planning, quality control, troubleshooting, OEE, and HSE.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
location : jeddah
