Injection Moulding Supervisor in Wrexham)

Wallace Hind Selection; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation in North Wales seeks an Injection Moulding Supervisor. This role involves leading a team in a busy injection moulding department, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently met. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize injection moulding processes. Ideal candidates will have technical knowledge, proven leadership skills, and experience in a shift-based environment, with full training provided for those new to plastic processing machinery.

Benefits

20% shift allowance

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Reduced gym memberships

Health cashback scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised on-site canteen

Circa 20 Fridays off per year

Qualifications

• Leadership and proven communication skills required.
• Experience in a shift-based manufacturing environment preferred.
• Technical knowledge of injection moulding processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled team in the injection moulding department.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Knowledge of engineering polymers

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Polymer Processing

HNC level or above in an engineering discipline

Tools

CNC 3-axis programming

Pick-and-place robots

Job description

Injection Moulding Supervisor – Manufacturing, Plastic Processing Machinery

Based in North Wales, join a well‑established manufacturing organisation as an Injection Moulding Supervisor and take a hands‑on leadership role within a busy injection moulding department. Lead, develop, and support a skilled team while driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across shift operations.

Salary

Basic salary: £32,000

Benefits

• 20% shift allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Reduced gym memberships
• Health cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised on‑site canteen
• Circa 20 Fridays off per year

Location

You'll be working from our office based in Wrexham.

Commutable Locations

Wrexham, Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Mold, Rhyl, Nantwich, Runcorn, Liverpool

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Injection Moulding Supervisor to lead a small team within a high‑volume moulding department. You will take responsibility for day‑to‑day shift operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently met. This is a hands‑on role, combining technical injection moulding expertise with people leadership and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and optimising injection moulding machines ranging from 10 to 650 tonne
• Conducting mould tool trials and driving process optimisation
• Carrying out first‑line maintenance on moulding machines, ancillary equipment, and tooling
• Ensuring quality checks are completed and parts meet customer specifications
• Driving 6S, CIT, and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring production schedules, OEE targets, and shift KPIs are achieved
• Leading, training, and developing shift staff
• Ensuring all health & safety regulations, moulding procedures, and systems are adhered to

Qualifications

• Experience with plastic processing machinery (advantageous but not essential – full training provided)
• Knowledge of engineering polymers
• Experience programming CNC 3‑axis and pick‑and‑place robots
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• NVQ Level 3 in Polymer Processing or PTL Level 3 (desirable)
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working within a shift‑based manufacturing environment
• HNC level or above in an engineering discipline (desirable)

About the Company

We manufacture top‑of‑the‑range products from office printers to industrial machining centres. We have won awards for our carbon neutral recycling facilities in Europe and invest in our staff, promoting growth within our business.

Prospects

As an international business, we offer the opportunity to work across the globe and support progression within the company.