Process Supervisor

Aqumen Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Process Supervisor in Hull to oversee tool setting operations within a manufacturing environment. This role involves coordinating with production departments, ensuring tools are production-ready, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate has hands-on tool setting experience, strong technical knowledge, and a Level 2 qualification in Polymer Processing. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for personal and business growth.

Benefits

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven tool setting experience within injection moulding.
• A keen interest in developing blow mould expertise.
• Familiarity with various injection moulding machines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete tool setting process.
• Coordinate with production departments for tooling requirements.
• Drive performance improvements and minimize waste.

Skills

Tool setting experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

Level 2 qualification in Polymer Processing

Tools

Engel machinery

Negri Bossi machinery

KraussMaffei IMM machinery

Sepro robotics

Job description

Process Supervisor

Location: Hull (HU9)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Salary: £48,456 per annum + pension
Benefits: On-site parking, cycle to work scheme, and additional company benefits

Aqumen Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a well-established, Hull-based manufacturing client who is seeking an experienced Process Supervisor to join their engineering and production team.

This is a key supervisory role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of tool setting operations while playing an active part in driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

The Role

As Process Supervisor, you will oversee the complete tool setting process, ensuring all tools are correctly prepared, maintained, and available to meet production demands. You will work closely with production teams and support the Engineering Manager to ensure smooth operations, minimal downtime, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You’ll also play a vital role in developing people, improving processes, and embedding best practice across shifts to support 24/7 operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production departments to understand tooling requirements and ensure timely availability
• Support and work closely with the Engineering Manager
• Oversee tool setting processes, ensuring tools are correctly set and production-ready
• Prepare tooling and equipment in advance of tool changes
• Set tools in presses, managing safe start-up and shutdown processes
• Drive performance improvements, including OEE, scrap reduction, and waste minimisation
• Highlight downtime, quality issues, and set-up concerns impacting plant performance
• Carry out colour changes and support training of production colleagues
• Present First Off and Last Off parts for quality inspection
• Ensure routine safety checks and maintenance around machine areas are completed
• Work collaboratively with peers to deliver effective shift handovers and consistent standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across teams and departments
• Lead, support, and motivate team members

About You

You will be a hands-on, proactive supervisor with strong technical knowledge and a passion for developing both people and processes.

You will ideally have:

• Proven tool setting experience within injection moulding and ideally blow moulding environments
• A keen interest in developing blow mould expertise to support both personal and business growth
• A Level 2 qualification in Polymer Processing or an industry-recognised equivalent
• Familiarity with Engel, Negri Bossi, and KraussMaffei IMM machinery, plus Sepro robotics (desirable)
• An overhead crane licence (advantageous, but not essential)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across departments
• Pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer offering a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the chance to make a real impact within a critical operational role.

Interested?

Apply today through Aqumen Recruitment, the appointed recruitment partner for this role, and take the next step in your engineering and manufacturing career.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.