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Process OperatorPerforms a variety of tasks such as operating machines to construction, assembly and finishing of component parts and finished products, including production of items made on machines or by hand.	Process / Machine Tool SetterResponsible for ensuring that the controls on a particular machine or process line are set up correctly. They also set and change mould tools and dies into the processing equipment.	Production SupervisorManages the production resources, people, machines and materials, for a sub-section of the company’s operation. This may be a production line or a manufacturing cell.	Production ManagerResponsible for ensuring that all resources needed for the manufacture of polymer products are used efficiently to achieve the right quality, quantity and cost, and that they are produced on time.	Operations DirectorOversees all production and service-related functions including personnel, quality and ultimately responsible for meeting of customer expectations and all regulatory requirements.
	\|\|\|0\|F	Product Design TechnicianUses a combination of design skill and technical knowledge to design polymer-based products that are easier to use, more efficient, cheaper to produce or have improved aesthetics.	Research and Development EngineerCreates new business opportunities by researching new material formulations. Investigates manufacturing technologies, adressing barriers in bringing an idea or innovation to the market place.	Technical ManagerManages the introduction of new products and processing/ manufacturing equipment. Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of existing production through continuous improvement.	Operations DirectorOversees all production and service-related functions including personnel, quality and ultimately responsible for meeting of customer expectations and all regulatory requirements.
		\|\|\|0\|F	Technical ManagerManages the introduction of new products and processing/ manufacturing equipment. Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of existing production through continuous improvement.	Operations DirectorOversees all production and service-related functions including personnel, quality and ultimately responsible for meeting of customer expectations and all regulatory requirements.

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