plastemartjobs.com Email: jobs@plastemart.com, hr@plastemart.com Download Date: 3/10/2025 3:59:49 AM ________________________________________________________________________________________ Ref. No.: JA - 3668 Job Title: Production Manager - Blow Molding Company: General Plastics Limited Job Description: Looking for an experienced person in Blow Molding to handle production and Maintenance of our blow molding operations. Must be dynamic and be able to develop new packaging products. Should have thorough knowledge on trouble shooting process related issues. About Company: General Plastics Limited (GPL) is a Kenyan company located in the Industrial Area in Nairobi. GPL is the largest manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging in East Africa. The company operates from 2 different sites in close proximity on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and employs close to 1000 personnel GPL was incorporated in 1977 and started with a few plastic molding machines manufacturing buttons, bangles, buckles and plastic sandals. GPL moved into the manufacture of plastic packaging products in 1980. The company started with blow-molded plastic bottles and at that time was competing directly with glass bottle manufacturers. In 1992, GPL first introduced injection molded thin wall containers used for cooking fats. This new plastic packaging replaced the traditionally used tin containers, and marked a major shift from tin to plastic containers by the manufacturers of edible oils in the region. This was the first injection molding process available in East Africa and GPL gained many customers who previously relied on tin containers. During the next three years to 1995, GPL led a remarkable market expansion in the use of plastic packaging in the region. In 1995 the factory moved to larger premises on Enterprise Road, where it is currently located. Despite the increased area available, further expansion of the business required renting additional space for storage of raw materials and finished goods in other warehouses. GPL presently operates from 5 separate locations two manufacturing sites and three used for storage of raw materials and finished goods. In 1996 GPL pioneered the use of stretch blow molding technology in East Africa, using food grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a raw material. This process is used in the manufacture of packaging for food and chemical products such as mineral water bottles, and containers for the pharmaceutical, juice and cosmetics industries. GPL has continued to initiate innovative plastic packaging solutions for local industries. In 1999, the company introduced 20 litre containers for edible oils. These containers have now become the standard for the industry, having replaced metal drums. The senior management and directors of GPL are all successful business people with considerable experience in setting up and running businesses in the country. The executive directors have been involved in the plastics industry in Kenya for over 25 years. GPL has built up a strong administration and technical team to oversee production. Most of the senior managers have been with the company for a number of years. GPL manufactures rigid plastic packaging in sizes from 10ml up to 20 liter capacity, using Three production technologies: Extrusion Blow Molding, Injection molding and Stretch Blow Molding(PET). Job Type: Permanent Minimum Education: Diploma Work Experience: 8 to 15 Years Salary: Based On Experience Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya Contact Details: Contact Details: General Plastics Limited Binu Koshy Enterprrise Road Industrial Area Off Mombasa Road Nairobi 10032-00400 +254 732 556962 binu@genplastkenya.com www.genplastkenya.com ________________________________________________________________________________________