Injection Moulding Shift Leader – 4 Day Week

Sierra 57 Consult; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Attendance Bonus

4 day working week

Group Cash Plan Scheme

Free workwear

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult represents an established injection moulding manufacturer in the Crawley area, seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician / Shift Manager to support growth. You will lead the Mould Shop and Packing Team, set up production works orders, and perform tool changes to ensure safety, quality and first-time-right output.

Applicants should have recognised moulding qualifications and proven mould setting and optimisation experience, with strong supervisory and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications.
• Demonstrable mould setting and optimization experience.
• 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 and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mould Shop and Packing Team, ensuring safe working practices.
• Set up production works orders across moulding machines to meet schedule with quality focus.
• Hands on tool changes and mould tool setting across machines safely.
• Monitor production quality and raise concerns early.
• Complete quality and shift handover documentation as required.
• Assign work in priority order to shop setters and operatives, including packing workflow.
• Lead to maintain a safe working environment for all staff.

Skills

Mould setting

Optimization

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Moulding processes

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Sierra 57 Consult represents an established injection moulding manufacturer in the Crawley area, seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician / Shift Manager to support growth. You will lead the Mould Shop and Packing Team, set up production works orders, and perform tool changes to ensure safety, quality and first-time-right output.

Applicants should have recognised moulding qualifications and proven mould setting and optimisation experience, with strong supervisory and problem-solving