Polymer Processing Lead: Extrusion & Coating

iyris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

iyris, a material science company, is seeking a Polymer Processing Team Leader to oversee lab-floor extrusion and coating operations from trial runs to production. You will lead a small team, set up twin-screw extruders, injection moulding, and film extrusion lines, while maintaining strict quality, safety, and traceability standards.

The role is based in London, UK, with responsibilities on the shop floor, mentoring operators, and coordinating daily trials to ensure consistent output and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct, practical experience running twin-screw compounding extruders, injection moulding, or film extrusion lines.
• Experience supervising operators within a fast-paced shift structure.
• COSHH awareness and safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and calibrate twin-screw co-rotating extruders, an industrial injection moulding machine, and downstream film extrusion equipment.
• Lead daily shift handovers and toolbox talks on safety and priorities.
• Mentor and train junior operators across lab processing lines.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime, safe workflows, and batch traceability.
• Log real-time process data and maintain documentation.

Skills

Twin-screw extrusion

Injection moulding

Film extrusion

Team supervision

Safety and COSHH

Troubleshooting

Quality validation

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

Tensile test machines

Haze meters

Tear testers

Job description

iyris, a material science company, is seeking a Polymer Processing Team Leader to oversee lab-floor extrusion and coating operations from trial runs to production. You will lead a small team, set up twin-screw extruders, injection moulding, and film extrusion lines, while maintaining strict quality, safety, and traceability standards.

The role is based in London, UK, with responsibilities on the shop floor, mentoring operators, and coordinating daily trials to ensure consistent output and