Extrusion Manager
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- 3 months ago
- by Dangote Industries Limited
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Dangote Packaging Limited, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is one of the best Nigeria leading polypropylene company that provide tailor - made packaging solutions that meet the needs of its internal demands and the needs of individuals and companies who desire its unique finest quality sacks packaging services.With two modern packaging factories at lbese and Obajana in Ogun and Kogi states of Nigeria respectively, and with over 2,500 employees across these locations, DPL has developed a diverse and truly inclusive environment, where employees can grow and reach their full potentials. Duties & Reponsibilities Production & Process ManagementPlan, schedule, and monitor daily extrusion production activities to meet output targets.Oversee the operation of tape extrusion lines, including Lamination/Coating lines if applicable.Optimize extrusion parameters (temperature, L/D ratio, die gap, quench, stretching ratios, winders) to ensure consistent tape quality.Monitor raw material consumption (PP, HDPE, additives, masterbatch) and ensure optimal usage and mixing ratios.Ensure smooth flow of materials from compounding to winding and onward to weaving. Quality ControlMaintain quality standards for tensile strength, elongation, denier consistency, shrinkage, and tape uniformity.Coordinate with the QA team to address quality deviations and implement corrective actions.Conduct root - cause analysis for defects such as tape breakage, inconsistent denier, melt flow issues, and color variations. Manpower & Team LeadershipSupervise extrusion operators, helpers, and shift - in - charge staff.Conduct training on machine operation, safety, and productivity improvement.Ensure proper shift handovers and performance management of team members. Machine Maintenance & UpkeepCoordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance of extrusion lines.Ensure proper condition of dies, heaters, godets, chill rollers, T - Die, stretching units, AC motors/inverters, and winding systems.Maintain spare parts inventory (heaters, thermocouples, filters, blades, bearings, etc.). Productivity & Cost ControlDrive initiatives to reduce wastage, power consumption, and downtime.Track KPIs such as output kg/hr, waste %, tape breakage rate, and energy usage.Implement lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Documentation & ComplianceMaintain production logs, shift reports, material tracking sheets, and downtime analyses.Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory guidelines.Support ISO, GMP, or other audits as applicable.The Extrusion Manager is responsible for leading and managing the extrusion department to ensure the efficient, safe, and high - quality production of PP tapes used for DPL sacks. The role includes managing manpower, ensuring product quality, reducing waste, maintaining machines, and coordinating with weaving, lamination, and quality departments to ensure smooth production flow.