Shift Supervisor

Job Description Shift Supervisor Extrusion

*Department:* Production / Extrusion

*Industry:* Plastic Manufacturing

*Experience:* 2–7 Years

*Position:* Shift Supervisor – Extrusion

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced *Shift Supervisor – Extrusion* to independently manage extrusion production during the assigned shift. The candidate will be responsible for *machine settings, process parameters, manpower, quality, production output, wastage, changeovers and troubleshooting*.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage complete *extrusion production activities* during the assigned shift.

* Achieve daily and shift-wise *production targets*.

* Monitor machine output, line speed, rejection, wastage, downtime and productivity.

* Allocate operators and helpers according to production requirements.

* Handle *machine start-up/shutdown, die changes, material/colour changes and product changeovers*.

* Set and monitor key process parameters including *temperature, screw speed, line speed, melt pressure, cooling and tension*.

* Ensure stable production and consistent product quality.

* Troubleshoot extrusion defects such as *dimensional variation, uneven thickness, surface defects, black spots, bubbles, burn marks, die lines and colour variation*.

* Coordinate with *Maintenance and Tool Room* for machine, die and equipment-related issues.

* Coordinate with QC for *first-piece approval and in-process inspection*.

* Control *scrap, start-up waste, changeover waste and rejection*.

* Ensure correct usage of *raw materials, masterbatch, additives and reprocessed material*.

* Maintain production, rejection, downtime and process parameter records.

* Ensure proper *batch identification and traceability*.

* Conduct proper shift handover with machine parameters and pending issues.

* Maintain *GMP, housekeeping, hygiene and safety standards*.

* Ensure compliance with applicable *FSSC 22000 and food-contact manufacturing requirements*.

* Train and guide operators on machine operation, quality and troubleshooting.

* Support continuous improvement to increase output and reduce rejection and changeover time.

Candidate Profile

* 2–7 years of relevant experience* in Plastic Extrusion.

* Strong practical knowledge of *extrusion machines, dies, screws, heaters and cooling systems*.

* Able to independently set and troubleshoot extrusion lines.

* Good understanding of *raw material behaviour and process parameters*.

* Experience in manpower handling and managing multiple extrusion lines.

* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

* Hands-on and comfortable working actively on the production floor.

* Good coordination with *QC, Maintenance, Tool Room, Stores and Planning* teams.

Preferred Experience

Experience in *plastic zipper/profile extrusion, flexible packaging components, food-contact plastic products or similar extrusion processes* will be an advantage.

Qualification

* Diploma / CIPET* in Plastic Processing, Mechanical, Production Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

*Key Requirement:* We need a *hands-on Extrusion Shift Supervisor* who can independently manage *machine settings, process control, manpower, quality, wastage and production output*.