Manager/ Sr. Manager, Material Optimization & Process Efficiency (ACI Premio Plastics Ltd.)

Job Description

Title: Manager/ Sr. Manager, Material Optimization & Process Efficiency (ACI Premio Plastics Ltd.)

Company Name: Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 40 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 8 to 12 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Plastic/ Polymer Industry

Published: 17 May 2025

Education:
∎ B.Sc. in Polymer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science from a reputed university.
∎ Minimum 8–12 years of experience in plastic manufacturing, ideally in furniture, consumer plastic goods, or automotive components.
∎ B.Sc. in Polymer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science from a reputed university.
∎ Minimum 8–12 years of experience in plastic manufacturing, ideally in furniture, consumer plastic goods, or automotive components.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 40 years
∎ In-depth Knowledge of Virgin & Recycled Polymer Behavior.
∎ Experience in Plastic Processing Techniques (e.g., Injection Molding)
∎ Ability to Design and Optimize Material Recipes
∎ Problem-Solving Approach with Practical Implementation Skills
∎ Familiarity with Production KPIs and Cost Control Measures
∎ In-depth Knowledge of Virgin & Recycled Polymer Behavior.
∎ Experience in Plastic Processing Techniques (e.g., Injection Molding)
∎ Ability to Design and Optimize Material Recipes
∎ Problem-Solving Approach with Practical Implementation Skills
∎ Familiarity with Production KPIs and Cost Control Measures

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Design and optimize formulations using appropriate ratios of virgin polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and recycled resins specific to furniture and consumer plastic products.
∎ Conduct lab-scale and production-scale material trials to validate mechanical performance, surface finish, and long-term durability.
∎ Collaborate with QA and R&D to ensure recipes meet internal quality standards and customer expectations.
∎ Identify process bottlenecks and recommend polymer or additive adjustments to reduce cycle time, shrinkage, warpage, and scrap rate.
∎ Standardize raw material feeding, drying, and mixing techniques to maintain consistency in production.
∎ Provide technical guidance on mold flow behavior, melt temperature settings, and back pressure optimization based on resin blend.
∎ Evaluate and select cost-effective fillers, colorants, and stabilizers suitable for furniture-grade plastic parts.
∎ Minimize cost per unit by optimizing regrind/recycled content while maintaining performance benchmarks.
∎ Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses of formulation changes and propose improvement projects.
∎ Work with QA team to troubleshoot material-related defects such as brittleness, color inconsistency, surface defects, etc.
∎ Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for heavy metals, VOCs, and material safety (especially for export-focused items).
∎ Liaise with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure availability of desired raw materials and additives.
∎ Train production and QA personnel on new material specifications, material handling, and best practices for maintaining product quality.
∎ Maintain records of trials, recipe versions, cost savings, and quality feedback.
∎ Prepare periodic reports on material performance, process KPIs, and cost reduction initiatives.
∎ ACI Premio Plastics Ltd. is looking for a dynamic, technically sound professional in the role of Manager/ Sr. Manager, Material Optimization & Process Efficiency who will be responsible for optimizing raw material usage (virgin & recycled polymers), enhancing production efficiency, and reducing product cost through innovative and scientific recipe management. The position will play a vital role in ensuring quality, sustainability, and cost leadership across our plastic furniture and household product lines.
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∎ For more information log in to: https://acipremioplastics.com/
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∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Recipe Development & Raw Material Optimization:
∎ Production Efficiency Improvement
∎ Cost Control through Material Science
∎ Quality & Compliance Support
∎ Cross-functional Collaboration
∎ Data Monitoring & Reporting

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Gratuity
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Gender:
∎ Only Male

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)
∎ ACI Centre, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
∎ Pharmaceuticals; Agribusiness; Consumer Brands.

Address::
∎ ACI Centre, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
∎ Pharmaceuticals; Agribusiness; Consumer Brands.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

Category: Production/Operation