Plastics Manufacturing Supervisor

Ambitions Personnel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in manufacturing high-quality plastic components as a Plastics Setter. This role involves hands-on machine setup and supervision of weekend production, ensuring targets are met and quality is maintained. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to improving processes.

Benefits

Onsite free parking

Company benefits platform with discounts

Comprehensive training provided

Supportive and friendly team environment

Weekly paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in injection moulding manufacturing.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a factory setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of machine setup and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain plastics manufacturing machines for optimal performance.
• Supervise weekend production team, ensuring targets and quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and oversee maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

Job description

Based close to Peterborough, Cambs our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic components used in a vast array of construction projects. As a growing company, they take pride in their craftsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

Due to continued success they are seeking a skilledplastics setterwith leadership experience to oversee the weekend production operations within the Plastics department, ensuring machinery is set up correctly, production targets are met, and quality standards are maintained. This role combineshands-on machine setup and troubleshootingwithleadership duties, ensuring a smooth and efficient manufacturing process.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday ONLY 05.45 - 18.00

As theSupervisor/Setter, you will:

• Set up, adjust, and maintain plastics manufacturing machinesto ensure optimal performance.
• Supervisethe weekend production team, ensuring targets and quality standards are met.
• Troubleshootmachine issues and oversee maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Train and supportoperators on machinery setup and production processes.
• Ensure compliancewith health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Conductquality checksto maintain production excellence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment as well as setting experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a factory setting
• Strong technical knowledge of machine set up and troubleshooting
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Proactive approach to improving processes and production efficiency
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Onsite, free parking
• Company benefits platform with access to high street store cash back and discounts.
• Comprehensive training provided to develop your skills.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Weekly Paid

Be part of a company that plays a crucial role in building tomorrow’s infrastructure—join our team today!

Candidates must be open to flexibility in this role. Due to the ever-changing needs of the business you may at times be needed on other shifts.

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