Senior NPD - Current Products (Permanent)

Job Title: Setter (Injection Moulding) Start Date: 2026-07-01 - 2026-07-31 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT000931 Sectors: Manufacturing & Distribution Location: Eastern Cape , Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) Salary: To be determined Monthly Brief: A manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter for their facility in Port Elizabeth. (Shift work). Detail: To coordinate production activities, optimise machine performance, and ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently achieved. Requirements South African Citizen. Minimum 3 years' experience in: Injection moulding machine setting and process optimisation. Plastics manufacturing. Shift supervision within a production environment. Plastic Federation Injection Machine Setting Certificate (NQF Level 6 / Level 4 Certificate). Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities. Ability to train and mentor production personnel. Excellent planning, organisational, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and supervise production activities during the shift. Lead and support production staff to ensure efficient operations. Set up and optimise injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment. Monitor production performance, including cycle times, scrap rates, and productivity. Ensure products are manufactured according to production schedules and customer specifications. Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Health & Safety regulations, and company procedures. Verify that production work instructions are followed at all times. Investigate non-conforming products with the Quality team and implement corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and production efficiency. Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the production area. Assist with stores or material handling activities when required. Monitor and achieve departmental KPI targets. Provide support and stand in for other setters when required. Be available to work overtime and respond to after-hours call-outs when necessary. Working Environment High-pressure production environment. Overtime and after-hours call-outs may be required. Exposure to lead products, cleaning agents, solvents, and alcohol-based chemicals. Regular interaction with production management, warehouse personnel, quality teams, and machine operators. To Apply Submit your detailed CV, proof of Matric & proof of qualifications and head & shoulder photo. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful show more... For more information please contact: Samantha Morse Apply