Moulding Setter/ Supervisor

Due to continued growth and expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen within one of our long established clients for a Moulding Setter/Supervisor to join thier night shift team on a permanent basis in Rochester.

The position would suit an experienced Setter looking to progress into supervision, or an established Supervisor who enjoys a hands-on technical role.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5:45pm-4:00am (39 hours per week)

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of the night shift, leading a team of 6 operators.

Key responsibilities include:

Setting and operating injection moulding machines.
Carrying out mould tool changes.
Troubleshooting machine, mould and process issues.
Optimising cycle times and production efficiency.
Ensuring quality standards and production targets are met.
Leading and supporting the night shift team.
Maintaining high Health & Safety and housekeeping standards.
Completing production and quality records.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.What We're Looking For

Essential:

Previous Injection Moulding Setter or Technician experience.
Strong knowledge of injection moulding and troubleshooting.
Experience with mould tool changes.
Good understanding of quality and manufacturing procedures.
Ability to work independently and make decisions on night shift.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
High commitment to Health & Safety.Desirable:

Supervisory or team leader experience.
Experience with automation, robots and ancillary equipment.
Lean/continuous improvement experience.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.
Forklift licence - training available.Benefits:

Company pension scheme.
Training and development opportunities.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunity to be involved in automation and continuous improvement projects. If this is the role for you, apply today