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 Bonus Scheme

* 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

Key Words: “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Shift Manager”, “Mouldshop Supervisor”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Setter Supervisor”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”

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Sierra 57 Consult -

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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