Setter Supervisor Full Time

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician / Shift Manager 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 Mould Technician / 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 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