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Job Description: Factory Manager – PET Preform (Sacmi)
Job Title: Factory Manager / Plant Manager (PET Preform)
Location: Angola, Africa
Employment Status: Full-Time, Expatriate Contract (Single Status Only)
Salary Range: $3,000 – $4,000 USD per month (Net) + Expat Benefits
Industry: Plastics Manufacturing / Packaging (Food & Beverage)
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Factory Manager to lead our state-of-the-art PET Preform manufacturing facility in Angola. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of plant operations, focusing specifically on high-speed Sacmi IPS (Injection Preform System) machinery producing preforms for Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) and Mineral Water lines.
The Factory Manager will be responsible for driving production efficiency, optimizing cycle times, ensuring strict quality standards, managing preventive maintenance, and leading a diverse local workforce.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Production Management
- Direct and manage the daily operations of the PET Preform plant to achieve production targets for CSD and Water preforms (e.g., PCO 1881, 29/25, 30/25 neck finishes).
- Maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ensure optimal asset utilization across all Sacmi IPS injection molding lines.
- Formulate and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in coordination with supply chain and sales teams.
- Optimize the use of raw materials (PET resin, colorants, additives) to maximize yield and minimize scrap/waste.
2. Technical Leadership & Maintenance
- Oversee the preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of Sacmi IPS preform machines, hot runners, and complex molds.
- Manage auxiliary utilities essential to the preform process, including material dryers, dehumidifiers, chillers, and high-pressure air compressors.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, identifying root causes to reduce machine downtime.
- Lead rapid and efficient mold changeovers and implement cycle-time reduction techniques.
3. Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure all preforms meet stringent food-safety and quality parameters for CSD and Water, strictly monitoring Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) drops, Acetaldehyde (AA) levels, and stress cracking.
- Oversee the operation of automated quality inspection systems (such as Sacmi PVS / Preform Vision Systems).
- Ensure the facility complies with standard operating procedures (SOPs), ISO certifications, and local Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations.
4. Team Leadership & Workforce Management
- Lead, mentor, and train local Angolan production and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices across the shop floor.
- Manage shift schedules, handle grievances, and ensure strict compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Plastics, or Polymer Engineering.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10–15 years of hands-on experience in PET Preform manufacturing.
- At least 5 years in a Plant Management, Factory Manager, or Senior Production Manager role.
- Technical Expertise:
- Extensive, mandatory hands-on experience operating and maintaining Sacmi IPS machines (IPS 220 / 400 / 500).
- Deep understanding of PET resin processing behaviors and defect troubleshooting specific to CSD and lightweight water preforms.
- Regional Experience: Previous expatriate experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa (Angola preferred) is highly advantageous. Candidate must be adaptable and resilient to emerging market conditions.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of Portuguese is a massive advantage for communicating with the local workforce in Angola.
Compensation & Expatriate Benefits
- Base Salary: $3,000 to $4,000 USD per month (depending on experience).
- Status: Single Status contract only.
- Accommodation: Fully furnished company-provided housing.
- Transportation: Company vehicle or daily transport to and from the facility provided.
- Flight Tickets: Annual return flight tickets to the home country provided.
- Healthcare: Medical insurance covered by the company.
- Leave: Standard paid annual leave as per Angolan labor laws and company policy.
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