Injection Moulding Shift Manager

Willcox Matthews; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Career progression

Professional development

Permanent position

Job summary

Willcox Matthews is recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Shift Manager / Production Supervisor to join a plastic injection moulding manufacturer in Droitwich Spa. The role is hands‑on and focuses on leading a production team to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets with hands‑on technical support.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on injection moulding processing experience and prior leadership experience, with strong knowledge of machinery, KPIs and continuous

Qualifications

• Hands‑on plastic injection moulding processing experience – essential.
• Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading and developing teams within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, particularly OEE, scrap and production efficiency.
• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and people‑management skills.
• A proactive, flexible and hands‑on management style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day‑to‑day production operations across your shift.
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure production plans and customer requirements are achieved.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap, downtime and production efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental compliance.
• Drive quality improvements and work to reduce defects and waste.
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot production and processing issues to minimise downtime.
• Coach, develop and motivate production team members.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve operational performance.
• Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety or quality.

Skills

Injection moulding

Team leadership

KPIs (OEE, scrap)

5S & Continuous Improvement

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Shift Manager / Production Supervisor to join an established plastic injection moulding manufacturer in Droitwich Spa.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing leadership role and would suit someone with a strong background in plastic injection moulding processing who has progressed into shift leadership, production supervision or team management.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for production performance across their shift, leading the team to achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE and delivery while providing hands‑on technical support across the injection moulding operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day‑to‑day production operations across your shift.
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure production plans and customer requirements are achieved.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap, downtime and production efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental compliance.
• Drive quality improvements and work to reduce defects and waste.
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot production and processing issues to minimise downtime.
• Coach, develop and motivate production team members.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve operational performance.
• Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety or quality.

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Hands‑on plastic injection moulding processing experience – essential.
• Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading and developing teams within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, particularly OEE, scrap and production efficiency.
• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and people‑management skills.
• A proactive, flexible and hands‑on management style.

Shift Pattern

This position operates on a 3-week rotating shift pattern:

Week 1 – Mornings

Monday–Thursday: 06:00–14:15

Friday: 06:00–11:00

Week 2 – Afternoons

Monday–Thursday: 14:00–22:15

Friday: 11:00–16:00

Week 3 – Nights

Monday–Thursday: 22:00–06:15

Friday: 22:00–06:15

38-hour working week with enhanced overtime rates available.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Permanent position with an established manufacturer.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced production team.
• Professional development and genuine career progression.
• Modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.
• Work within an ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 accredited business.