Mould Shop Supervisor

Sartorius; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Onboarding program

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Sartorius in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is seeking a proactive Mould Shop Supervisor to lead the production team on a 24/5 shift. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and provide hands-on technical support across injection moulding processes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on moulding experience, prior leadership, and a track record of improving OEE, scrap reduction and productivity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in plastic injection moulding processing.
• Experience in shift leadership or production supervision.
• Solid understanding of KPIs like OEE and quality.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing and resources to deliver production plans.
• Improve OEE, scrap, downtime and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support across processes.
• Maintain Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Drive quality improvements to reduce defects.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensure targets are met without compromising safety/quality.

Skills

Injection moulding

Team leadership

Process improvement

Downtime troubleshooting

Quality mindset

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and hands on Mould Shop Supervisor, to lead our Production team in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Join our Mould Shop team as a Mould Shop Supervisor, where you will play a key role in this hands‑on manufacturing leadership position ensuring the smooth day to day running of production in line with agreed timelines and quality standards. This position would be well suited for someone that has a strong background in plastic injection moulding processing, that has progressed into shift leadership, production supervision or team management. By taking responsibility for production performance across the Mould Shop, you will lead the team to achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE and delivery, while providing hands‑on technical support across the injection moulding operation and helping our teams focus on what matters most: better health for more people. Based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire you will lead and supervise the day‑to‑day production operation running a 24/5 shift pattern. However, the working hours for this position will be Monday to Thursday 7:10am – 4:10pm and Fridays 7:10am – 11:10am. You will become part of a team of 25 dedicated professionals who look forward to shaping the future together with you.

Our site in Stonehouse is a manufacturer of plastic components and single – use products, such as lab scale bioreactors and filtration.

Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities

• Manage staffing levels and resources to ensure production plans are delivered effectively
• Improve key manufacturing performance measures, including OEE, scrap reduction, downtime and overall production efficiency
• Provide hands‑on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes, machinery and ancillary equipment
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the Mould Shop
• Drive quality improvements, identifying opportunities to reduce defects, waste and rework
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities to enhance manufacturing performance and workplace organisation
• Troubleshoot production, process and equipment issues to minimise downtime and disruption
• Coach, develop and motivate production team members to support performance, engagement and skills development
• Work collaboratively with other departments to improve operational performance and resolve production challenges
• Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety, quality or compliance

What Will Convince Us

• Hands‑on plastic injection moulding processing experience is essential
• Previous experience in a leadership role, such as Manager, Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery, equipment and manufacturing processes
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams within a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap reduction and production efficiency
• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to resolve production and process issues effectively
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• A proactive, flexible and hands‑on management style

What we offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers
• Making An Impact Right From The Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
• Attractive Working Conditions 39 hours working week 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Free parking on site
• Free hot and cold drinks
• Health & Wellbeing
• Competitive benefits package, including: Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Private Dental Insurance Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Travel Insurance (Employee Paid) Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service Planning Ahead For Your Future Group Personal Pension Plan Group Income Protection Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.