Job Description – Supervisor – Extrusion

Company: Tarsons Products Ltd.
Department: Production
Position: Supervisor – Extrusion
Location: Panchla, Amta, West Bengal
Reporting To: VP – Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience: 5–7 Years
Age: 35–45 Years
Joining: Immediate

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Supervisor – Extrusion to manage and monitor extrusion operations for our chemical/polymer/plastics manufacturing plant, with specific expertise in Tube Extrusion. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring smooth production, maintaining process parameters, achieving quality standards, minimizing wastage and troubleshooting extrusion-related issues.

Educational Qualification

Diploma in Plastic Processing, preferably from CIPET.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and monitor extrusion machines as per SOPs and approved process parameters.
Handle machine start-up, shutdown and changeover activities.
Set up and monitor extruders, dies, feeders, cooling systems, take-off units and associated equipment.
Ensure correct raw material loading and feeding.
Monitor critical parameters including temperature, pressure, screw RPM, feed rate, line speed and output.
Monitor product dimensions, appearance, quality and process consistency.
Identify process deviations and take appropriate corrective action.
Troubleshoot extrusion issues such as die build-up, melt fracture, surging, poor dispersion, dimensional variation and overheating.
Carry out routine machine adjustments to maintain process stability.
Perform screen/filter changes, die cleaning and other authorized operating activities.
Identify abnormalities such as unusual noise, vibration, pressure fluctuations, poor output and product defects.
Coordinate with supervisors and maintenance teams for troubleshooting and corrective actions.
Minimize material wastage and maintain efficient production operations.
Maintain production records including quantity, rejection, downtime and process parameters.
Ensure adherence to PPE, LOTO, machine safety and other EHS requirements.
Maintain 5S, housekeeping and cleanliness in the extrusion area.
Conduct proper shift handovers and communicate machine/process-related issues.
Follow batch/production instructions and quality specifications with a focus on zero-defect production.

Core Competencies

Strong hands-on expertise in Tube Extrusion Process.
Good understanding of extrusion machinery, dies, feeders, cooling and take-off systems.
Strong process monitoring and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of polymer/plastic processing.
Ability to maintain production quality and process consistency.
Good understanding of EHS, PPE, LOTO and 5S practices.
Strong problem-solving and machine-handling abilities.

Personal Attributes

Hardworking and responsible.
Strong experiential learning ability.
Thirst for knowledge and continuous improvement.
Good communication and team coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively in a production/shift environment.

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Company Profile

As a prominent leader in the life sciences industry, this premier manufacturer specializes in designing, developing, and supplying high-quality plastic labware. With decades of robust expertise, the enterprise caters to a vast global clientele encompassing pharmaceutical giants, research organizations, academic institutes, hospitals, and diagnostic centers. Its extensive product suite includes precision-engineered items such as pipette tips, centrifuge tubes, cryovials, and advanced liquid handling systems, all crafted in state-of-the-art automated facilities. Committed to strict quality benchmarks, the company plays a pivotal role in empowering scientific and medical breakthroughs by providing reliable, contamination-free tools for researchers worldwide.

Supervisor – Extrusion