General manager

General Manager – Blowplast / Blowpack Industries

Location:  Accra, Ghana
Company:  Blow Group of Companies
Division:  Blowplast / Blowpack Industries
Position:  General Manager
Reporting To:  Group Management / Managing Director

1. Position Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and commercially oriented  General Manager  to take overall responsibility for the operations, performance, profitability, people and growth of Blowplast / Blowpack Industries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple plastics manufacturing operations, ensuring  high productivity, operational efficiency, quality, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction .

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in  blown film extrusion, thermoforming and plastics recycling , with the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary manufacturing organisation.

2. Manufacturing Operations

The General Manager will oversee operations including:

• PP Sheet Extrusion
• PP Thermoforming
• Injection Moulding  for takeaway products such as spoons and forks using  HIPS and GPPS
• Blown Film Extrusion  – monolayer and multilayer
• Plastic / PE Recycling
• Associated utilities, maintenance, quality, warehouse and production support functions

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Overall Plant & Business Management

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and business performance.
• Drive production, productivity, efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and implement annual operating plans, production targets and budgets.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions where required.
• Identify opportunities for capacity utilisation, process improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, machinery, raw materials and utilities.

B. Production & Operational Excellence

• Ensure production plans are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
• Improve machine utilisation, OEE, production yield and overall plant efficiency.
• Reduce material waste, production losses, downtime and rejection.
• Establish strong production planning and scheduling systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure effective coordination between Production, Maintenance, QA, Stores, Procurement and Sales.

C. Technical & Engineering Management

• Provide leadership to the maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance systems are implemented.
• Minimise breakdowns and improve machine reliability.
• Ensure critical spares are properly planned and controlled.
• Evaluate machine performance and recommend technical improvements or upgrades.

D. Blown Film & Thermoforming

Strong technical understanding and practical experience in  blown film extrusion and thermoforming  is highly desirable.

The candidate should be capable of understanding and improving:

• Extrusion process parameters
• Film quality and consistency
• Multilayer film structures
• Material consumption and wastage
• Thermoforming cycle and productivity
• Sheet quality and dimensional control
• Tooling and mould-related issues
• Process optimisation and product development support

E. Recycling Operations

• Manage PE/plastic recycling operations efficiently.
• Improve recovery, yield and quality of recycled material.
• Control contamination, process losses and energy consumption.
• Ensure recycled material meets required quality specifications.
• Develop systems for efficient collection, sorting, washing, processing and utilisation of recycled materials.

F. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure consistent product quality and compliance with customer specifications.
• Establish strong quality control systems across all manufacturing operations.
• Ensure strict implementation of  HSE, housekeeping and food/contact-material safety requirements  where applicable.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.

G. Commercial & Cost Management

• Control manufacturing costs and improve margins.
• Monitor raw material consumption, conversion costs, energy and utility consumption.
• Work closely with Procurement and Sales to optimise inventory and production planning.
• Support commercial teams in costing, quotations and customer requirements.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets.

H. People & Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop the management and production teams.
• Establish clear accountability and performance KPIs.
• Develop training and succession plans for key positions.
• Build a strong culture of discipline, teamwork, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective communication across all departments.

4. Candidate Profile

Essential / Preferred Experience:

• Minimum  10–15 years of experience  in plastics manufacturing, with significant experience in a senior management role.
• Strong hands-on experience in  Blown Film Extrusion .
• Strong experience in  Thermoforming / PP Sheet Extrusion .
• Experience in  plastic / PE recycling  will be highly preferred.
• Experience in injection moulding will be an advantage.
• Proven experience managing multiple production departments or a multi-plant operation.
• Strong understanding of production, maintenance, quality, costing and plant management.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to analyse production data and drive measurable improvements.
• Experience working in Africa / Ghana or similar emerging markets will be an advantage.

5. Key Performance Indicators

The General Manager will be measured on:

• Production achievement
• OEE and machine utilisation
• Production yield
• Material waste and scrap %
• Downtime and breakdown hours
• Energy and utility consumption
• Labour productivity
• Product quality and rejection %
• On-time delivery
• Inventory control
• Manufacturing cost per kg / unit
• Recycling recovery and yield
• Safety performance
• Overall profitability and business growth

6. Personal Attributes

We are looking for a  hands-on, result-oriented and commercially minded leader  who can work on the shop floor as well as at management level.

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Leadership and decision-making ability
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Focus on productivity, cost reduction and continuous improvement
• Integrity, discipline and commitment

7. Education

A Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Technology, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related field  is preferred.

Additional management qualifications will be an advantage.

8. Location

Accra, Ghana

The position requires regular presence at the manufacturing facilities and close involvement with day-to-day plant operations.

9. Application

Interested candidates with relevant experience should submit their  updated CV , clearly highlighting experience in  Blown Film Extrusion, Thermoforming, PP Sheet Extrusion and Plastic/PE Recycling , along with current and expected compensation.