Team Leader-Plastic

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of Our client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for competent and experienced Team Leader-Plastic to be based in Kampala

Reports To: Plastics Manager

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Team Leader – Plastic is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the plastic production department to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing processes. The Team Leader serves as a key point of contact between floor staff and production management, ensuring clear communication, effective problem-solving, and optimal productivity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising Husky production by ensuring safe operation of all plastic machines
• Ensuring availability of raw materials and packing of materials.
• Quality assessing production reports prepared by the inventory controller.
• Ensuring proper usage of raw materials by tracking daily production verses material usage.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance on machines
• Carrying out routine inspection during shift operations.
• Tracking and keeping all records for maintenance.
• Ensuring daily maintenance of good housekeeping standards.
• Handling proper distribution of man power.
• Providing training to juniors in all areas to cope up with the company standards.
• Performs any other task as per management request.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• A minimum of a Diploma in mechanical engineering or Electrical Engineering from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
• Husky Machine Experience is Mandatory.
• At least 3 years hands-on in the Food Industry. Beverage manufacturing plant is a distinct advantage.
• Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-TLP-TEAM LEADER-PLASTIC” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com.

Note:

• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 19^th September 2025.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.