Plastic Bags Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced and hands-on production professional with a strong background in plastic bag manufacturing? Our client, a key player in the packaging industry based in Tanzania, is seeking a skilled Production Coordinator/Supervisor to oversee their dynamic production floor. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in optimizing processes, ensuring quality, and guiding a dedicated team to meet and exceed production targets. If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your career, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of plastic bags (Garbage Bags, Prepaid Voucher Card Bags, Industrial Wrapping Bags, Cosmetic Packing Bags, Construction & General-Purpose Bags, and Bread Packing Bags)
• Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of extrusion, printing, cutting, and sealing machines used in the plastic bags section.

• Maintain quality standards and conduct regular inspections to meet industry specifications.
• Supervise the preparation and mixing of masterbatch and plastic raw materials (e.g., LDPE, LLDPE) for accurate blending ratios.
• Coordinate with clients to understand order requirements, provide technical support, and manage customer-specific printing plate preparations and replacements.
• Guide and train operators, helpers, and machine technicians, ensuring adherence to safety standards and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of production, quality, and maintenance activities, preparing and submitting regular reports to senior management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Plastic Engineering or a related field.
• Must have minimum 5 years experience working in a plastic bag manufacturing industry preferably as a plastic bag production supervisor or manager.
• Must have hands on experience in operating and maintaining various extrusion printing, and sealing machines.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO, GMP, and TBS.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and documentatio