Maintenance & Engineering Roles
Shift Manager Full Time
Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Shift Manager in what is a new role for the company to support continued business growth.
Benefits:
- Annual Attendance Bonus
- 4 day working week
- Group Cash Plan Scheme
- Free workwear
- Free onsite parking
- Training and development opportunities
Remit:
- This role will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Technician with supervisory experience who is looking to progress further into a Shift Manager position
- Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable prior experience of condition setting and optimization of injection moulding machines and troubleshooting capabilities
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced moulding professional to join a forward-thinking company going through a sustained period of business growth
Role:
- In the role of Shift Manager you will be responsible for the management of the Mould Shop and Packing Team, ensuring all team members work in a safe manner to execute their duties following agreed processes and instructions
- As Shift Manager you will use defined documentation, set up production works orders across all moulding machines to adhere to the production schedule with a focus on quality, efficiency and a ‘right first time’ approach
- Hands on approach performing tool changes and setting of mould tools across all machines in a safe and controlled manner
- Monitoring the quality of production, reporting any quality concerns at the earliest opportunity
- Completion of quality and shift hand over documents as required
- To assign work in priority order to Mould Shop Setters & all Operatives on site, including the workflow through the Packing Team and the control of materials through the Support Staff.
- Taking the lead to maintain a safe working environment for all staff members
Experience Requirements:
- Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications
- Demonstrable mould setting and optimization experience is essential
- Fully conversant with injection moulding processes and machinery
- Troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience of process problem solving within an injection moulding environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive can-do attitude
- Supervisory and leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication and people skills
