Head of Extrusion - Recycling at Truss Ugavi Limited

Truss Ugavi is a Supply Chain Advisory firm that provides solutions to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as well as Large organizations towards ensuring end-to-end business growth and profitability by developing the capacity to implement supply chain strategies or strengthen business processes, identifying and recruiting talents, promoting a culture of cost accountability, and continuous process improvement, while driving partnership and collaborations to drive sustainable business growth.

Our vision is to become a leading supply chain advisory firm, and to be the preferred choice for organizations across all industries, embodying efficiency, effectiveness and inventiveness in innovation needed for improved supply chain operations with a long-term goal of becoming a rating agency that vets business suitability to doing more business within the supply chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Extrusion - Recycling

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Extrusion Head to lead and oversee their extrusion department in the plastic recycling company.
• The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the extrusion process, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality recycled plastic materials.
• This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in extrusion, and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire plastic extrusion process, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality recycled plastic materials.
• Monitor and adjust extrusion parameters, including temperature, pressure, and speed, to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and address operational issues promptly to minimize production disruptions and downtime.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of extrusion machinery.
• Apply the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) approach to identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings in extrusion operations.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other relevant Six Sigma tools to monitor and analyze data from extrusion processes, identifying areas for enhancement.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at eliminating defects, reducing variation, and enhancing productivity in extrusion.
• Provide training and guidance to extrusion staff on the effective use of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of extrusion professionals, including operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching and mentorship, and conduct regular performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Polymer Engineering desired
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in extrusion processes, particularly in plastic recycling.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a diverse extrusion team.
• In-depth knowledge of extrusion machinery and processes.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2023.