Job Description
Extrusion Chargehand
About the Role
This is a key plant resource role, responsible for improving the effectiveness and rigour of the extrusion systems to deliver high-quality products.
Main Responsibilities
* SUPPORTING TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS: Implementing technical improvements to enhance the extrusion process.
* PROBLEM RESOLUTION: Preventing and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime.
* PROCESS ASSESSMENT: Evaluating the capabilities of the extrusion process to identify areas for improvement.
* LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION: Providing on-floor leadership and supervision to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilisation.
* Maintenance Liaison: Collaborating with maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
* New Product Trials: Supporting trials for new products while maintaining health and safety standards.
Requirements
1. EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE: A general understanding of extrusion technologies is essential.
2. ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Strong analytical skills to identify areas for improvement.
3. LEAN INITIATIVES: Leading lean/continuous improvement initiatives as part of the