Mould Setter / Mould Technician Roles
Mouldshop Team Leader Full Time
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Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Mouldshop Team Leader to join their team.
Remit:
- Seeking a Mouldshop Team Leader, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to lead the company’s busy manufacturing department. You will be required to take ownership of the day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across the shop floor.
- The successful candidate will have proven leadership experience within an injection moulding or plastics manufacturing environment, with strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling & materials.
Benefits:
- Days role
- Company pension and benefits scheme
- Opportunity for professional development and career progression
- Supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork
Role:
- Lead and manage the injection moulding team, ensuring targets for quality, output, and efficiency are consistently met.
- Oversee production scheduling, resource planning, and machine utilisation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve processes, and enhance productivity.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company procedures.
- Provide technical expertise in tooling, mould changes, material selection, and troubleshooting.
- Provide hands-on and technical expertise in process engineering.
- Develop, train, and mentor team members to achieve operational excellence.
- Work closely with other departments (Technical, Quality, Operations) to ensure smooth workflow.
Experience Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience within an injection moulding or plastics manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling, and materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and people management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
