Plastic Film Production Manager Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 31 July 2025
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Acacia Foundation Ltd
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| Acacia Foundation Ltd |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging products in Uganda, specializing in PET bottles, HDPE caps, and plastic shrink film. As we expand our Plastic Film Department, we are looking for a knowledgeable and results-oriented Plastic Film Production Manager to lead our shrink film operations.
Job Description:
The Plastic Film Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the plastic film production line, with a focus on blown film extrusion for shrink film applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background and proven experience in plastic film manufacturing, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in film extrusion environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities in the plastic film department.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and machine efficiency are met.
- Monitor material usage and reduce production waste through process optimization.
- Implement and enforce safety, hygiene, and operational procedures in accordance with company and ISO standards.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate production staff, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and support troubleshooting of extrusion machinery.
- Maintain accurate records of production output, raw material usage, and downtime.
- Collaborate with procurement and quality departments for raw material management and product standards compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity and product quality
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in plastic film extrusion, specifically blown film extrusion for shrink film production.
- Deep knowledge of extrusion machines, plastic resins (especially LDPE/PE), and film quality control parameters.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and manage production KPIs.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position based in Matugga, Wakiso District.
- Competitive salary.
- Dynamic, fast-paced production environment with room for professional growth.
Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to jobapplication.acacia@gmail.com by 31st July 2025. Please include “Plastic Film Production Manager – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Posting Date: 2025-07-24
