Chief Process Engineer / Technologist

A major manufacturing enterprise is seeking a qualified Chief Process Engineer / Head of Production specializing in protective films and adhesive tapes for PVC profiles to join our team in Navoi, Uzbekistan.

Tasks

Production Management: Oversee daily manufacturing operations and organize technological processes for producing protective films and adhesive tapes/stickers for PVC profiles.

Equipment Setup & Launch: Calibrate, configure, and operate production machinery across extrusion, adhesive coating, slitting, and printing/branding lines.

Quality Assurance: Control product quality across all stages, ensuring precise adhesion levels, density, tensile strength, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with technical standards.

Formulation & Optimization: Prepare raw materials, calculate polymer recipes, and fine-tune technological parameters.

Cost Optimization: Systematically work on reducing production costs without compromising product quality.

Troubleshooting: Identify defect root causes, quickly resolve line malfunctions, and optimize workflow efficiency.

Documentation & Inventory: Maintain production reporting, technical documentation, and tracking of raw materials and finished goods.

Plan Execution: Monitor production targets, output norms, and line efficiency.

Team Leadership: Coordinate line operators and foremen, while maintaining close collaboration with Quality Control (QC).

Final Processing: Supervise proper winding, slitting, packaging, labeling, and transfer of finished goods to the warehouse.

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of proven experience as a Process Engineer, Technologist, or Production Manager in protective films or polymer extrusion.

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of film extrusion technologies, raw material preparation, adhesive coating, and winding processes.

Track Record: Demonstrated experience in cost reduction and quality enhancement.

Languages: Fluency in English or Russian is required; knowledge of Uzbek and Turkish is a strong plus.

Leadership Skills: Strong team management abilities and experience maintaining operational documentation.

Benefits

Relocation Support: Free housing provided for candidates relocating from other regions.

Transport: Company vehicle provided and travel expenses covered.

Meals: Free daily hot lunches provided on-site.

Official Employment: Full legal registration and stable employment.

The plant is in Navoi, Uzbekistan. Job is onsite only.

We Have Been Providing High Quality Service Since 2000. Over the years of its existence, AKFA has proven to be a trustworthy and responsible manufacturer, whose products you can rely on. Today, the enterprise has one of the largest computer-integrated manufacturing facilities in Central Asia.