Injection Moulding Supervisor Full Time

Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Supervisor to join their established team in support of continued business growth.

Benefits:

• 4 day working week Mon-Thurs
• Days Shift
• 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.

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