Shift Engineer – Process (Molding)

About the role

Novatex Limited is looking for a proactive Shift Engineer – Process to oversee molding operations at its Landhi plant in Karachi. The role involves ensuring smooth production runs, maintaining product quality, and supporting continuous improvement during assigned shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor molding machines according to the approved production plan.
• Achieve daily production targets while upholding quality standards.
• Plan and execute mold changeovers, aiming to reduce changeover time.
• Prepare daily production, gas consumption, and other operational reports.
• Optimize resin dryer performance and contribute to energy‑conservation initiatives.
• Conduct production trials (IV, colour, grammage) and document results.
• Perform process inspections and record findings per quality procedures.
• Identify process deviations, quality issues, or equipment abnormalities and trigger corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, QA, and Production teams to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in molding.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shift operations.

Required skills

• Manufacturing and molding processes
• Production planning
• Quality control
• Resin dryer operation
• Process inspection