Superintendent - Production, Assembly, Quality Control and Supply Chain at Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries Limited

Reliable Plastic was incorporated on April 28th, 1998. We have been committed to providing the best quality products to our customers since its inception. Apart from the outstanding service that is provided, consumers are sure to be completely satisfied with the end product. Reliable Plastic promises to use only quality material for your product. Everything is done in-house with the company and therefore is your one-stop shop for product manufacturing. The difference is our service! We stand behind our products and provide the best, most comprehensive ongoing customer service. We take the time to learn about your needs and work with you to provide the best fastening solutions for your specific application and welcome orders requiring our custom fabrication services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Superintendent - Production, Assembly, Quality Control and Supply Chain

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Superintendent will oversee end-to-end operations across plastic production (injection/blow molding), assembly processes, supply chain coordination, and quality control.
• The role is responsible for ensuring efficient production output, availability of materials, strict quality compliance, and continuous process improvement in line with company standards.

Responsibilities
Production Management (Plastic & Steel):

• Supervise daily operations of injection molding and blow molding.
• Ensure machines (e.g., molding machines, crushers, extruders, cutting and welding machines) operate efficiently.
• Monitor and reduce machine downtime, material wastage, and energy consumption.
• Ensure production targets are achieved in line with planning schedules.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with engineering teams.

Assembly Operations:

• Oversee assembly of finished plastic and steel products (e.g., household items, industrial components, fabricated parts).
• Ensure correct component fitting, finishing, and packaging standards.
• Monitor assembly line efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and customer requirements.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management:

• Coordinate procurement and ensure timely availability of raw materials (e.g., resins, polymers, steel sheets, additives).
• Supervise inventory control of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper storage and dispatch.
• Minimize material shortages, overstocking, and wastage.

Quality Control & Assurance:

• Enforce strict quality checks on incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
• Monitor product parameters such as weight, thickness, strength, and finishing.
• Investigate defects such as overweight products, cracks, deformities, or weld failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper quality documentation and reporting systems.
• Enforce compliance with factory safety standards, especially around high-temperature plastic machines.
• Ensure proper use of PPE (gloves, helmets, goggles, safety boots, etc.).
• Conduct routine safety audits and risk assessments.
• Promote safe handling of materials and equipment.

Team Leadership & Performance Management:

• Supervise operators, technicians, quality inspectors, and warehouse staff.
• Provide coaching, training, and skill development for team members.
• Enforce discipline and adherence to operational procedures.
• Evaluate staff performance and recommend improvements.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Prepare daily and weekly reports on production output, downtime, quality issues, and material usage.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices in lean manufacturing and waste reduction.

Job Specification
Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ hands-on experience in:
  • Plastic manufacturing (injection/blow molding)
  • Steel fabrication or metal works
  • Supply chain or inventory management
  • Quality control in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in a supervisory role is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, and processing parameters.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication tools (cutting, bending, welding).
• Understanding of production planning and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of quality control techniques and measurement tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and quality issues.

Core Competencies;

• Strong leadership and team management ability
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for reporting
• High level of discipline, integrity, and accountability
• Willingness to work extended hours or shifts when required
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in manufacturing.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.