Extruder Operator - DAML - Savli

Role Objective:

To work in shifts within the R&D department and ensure smooth extrusion operations as per production plans

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce output as per the production plan provided by the Planning Manager.
• Coordinate with Stores to receive raw materials, additives, and packing bags for daily consumption.
• Ensure product quality meets process and test parameters, achieving Right First Time (RFT).
• Collaborate with the plant maintenance team for preventive maintenance (PM), breakdowns (BD), and screw changeovers when required.
• Minimize wastage and scrap during production.
• Record shift-wise production, wastage generated, and material consumed.
• Set process parameters for each line as per SOP for the grade being produced.

Performance Evaluation (KRA/KPIs):

• First Time Pass
• Scrap Generation
• Yield
• WIP Generation & Consumption
• Inventory Loss
• Separation of WIP lumps
• Reduction in Changeover Time
• 5S Compliance

Internal Interaction:

• QC: Continuous
• Planner & Maintenance: Continuous

Qualification:

Diploma / DPET / CIPET from a reputed organization

Required Exposure:

• Engineering Polymer Compounding Extrusion Production Process

Desired Exposure:

• Quality Control Processes of PC/Alloys Compound

Skills & Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage manpower
• Ability to meet deadlines as per plan
• Sound knowledge of polymer compounding extrusion process controls, feeders, conveying system automation
• Expertise in changeover management

Knowledge:

Required:

• Kaizen, TQM, ISO documentation, process safety, audits
• Collaborative mindset for inter/intra departmental coordination

Desired:

• Experience in polymer compound extrusion manufacturing industry