Benefits:
* 4 day working week Mon-Thurs
* Overtime opportunities paid at x 1.5 on weekends
* Extensive training and development opportunities through Sierra 57
Remit:
* This position will suit an experienced Injection Moulding Supervisor/Technician looking to further develop their leadership skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* The successful candidate will have previous experience leading teams within an injection moulding operation, ensuring production, quality, and health & safety standards are consistently achieved.
* Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience setting, conditioning, optimising, and troubleshooting injection moulding machines and processes.
* Fantastic opportunity for a motivated Injection Moulding Supervisor/Technician to join a growing business focused on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.
Role:
* The successful candidate will supervise the end-to-end injection moulding manufacturing process in line with company policies and procedures.
* You will be required to lead shop floor activities relating to Health & Safety, Quality, Production, and housekeeping standards.
* You will support setters and operators with process optimisation, tooling changes, troubleshooting, and production priorities to maintain plan adherence.
* You will be expected to Investigate root cause of quality concerns, scrap, downtime, and H&S incidents, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
* Drive KPI improvements including cycle times, rejects, downtime reduction, SMED, 5S, and overall machine efficiency.
* Ensure all process documentation including setting sheets, work instructions, and quality records are maintained and updated correctly.
* Train, mentor, and develop operators and setters to ensure compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures.
* Manage shift handovers, labour allocation, and production planning to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the department.
Experience Requirements:
* Previous experience within an Injection Moulding Setter/Supervisor or Process Technician position.
* Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling, process control, and quality standards.
* Experience leading teams within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and SMED.
* Good communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Key Words: “Injection Moulding Supervisor”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, ”Mould Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Technician”, “Setter”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Process Technician", “Mouldshop Supervisor”
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Sierra 57 Consult –
Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
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Salary description
£42000.00 - £47000.00 per year