Production Manager 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: Production Manager

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: Factory Manager / General Manager

Job Summary

• The Production Manager will oversee and coordinate all production activities within the plastic manufacturing plant to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong technical knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes, especially injection moulding and blow moulding operations, with the ability to drive productivity, quality, machine efficiency, and workforce discipline.
• The candidate will be responsible for meeting production targets, minimizing downtime and wastage, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and managing production personnel effectively.

Key Responsibilities
Production Operations:

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within required timelines.
• Monitor machine efficiency, productivity, and material usage.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Ensure smooth operation of injection moulding, blow moulding, and other plastic processing machines.

Machine & Process Management:

• Possess strong understanding of:
  • Injection moulding processes
  • Blow moulding processes
  • Plastic extrusion processes
  • PET production processes
  • Regrinding and recycling operations
• Monitor machine performance and minimize downtime.
• Work closely with maintenance team to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out effectively.
• Troubleshoot production and process-related issues.

Quality Control:

• Ensure products meet company and customer quality standards.
• Reduce production defects, material wastage, and rejections.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within production operations.

Staff Supervision:

• Supervise production supervisors, operators, technicians, and casual workers.
• Ensure proper manpower allocation and shift coordination.
• Enforce discipline, productivity, and compliance among workers.
• Train and mentor production staff on best operational practices.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all factory safety regulations and operational procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe production environment.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to workplace safety standards.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Monitor raw material consumption and production output.
• Maintain accurate production records and downtime reports.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production target achievement
• Machine efficiency and uptime
• Reduction in wastage and defects
• Downtime reduction
• Staff productivity and discipline
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Polymer Technology
  • Production Engineering
  • Or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in production operations within a plastic manufacturing company.
• Must have hands-on experience in:
  • Injection moulding machines
  • Blow moulding machines
  • Other plastic manufacturing processes.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of plastic production processes and machine operations.
• Knowledge of production planning and process optimization.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and machine-related issues.
• Understanding of quality control systems and manufacturing KPIs.
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance coordination.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work rotational shifts when required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

Salary
Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume and Application Letter to: reliablesteelplasticrecruit@gmail.com using “Application for Production Manager” as the subject of the mail.