Setter Supervisor

Sierra 57 Consult; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Attendance Bonus

4 day working week

Group Cash Plan Scheme

Free workwear

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult in Crawley, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician / Shift Manager to support sustained growth at a leading plastics manufacturer.

You will manage the Mould Shop and Packing Team, set up production works orders, perform tool changes, monitor quality and drive right-first-time output, while maintaining a safe work environment and clear shift handover documentation.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications.
• Experience in setting and optimizing moulds.
• Ability to troubleshoot injection moulding processes and machines.
• Proven supervisory and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mould Shop and Packing Team, ensuring safety and process adherence.
• Set up production works orders across moulding machines to meet schedule with focus on quality and first-time-right output.
• Perform tool changes and set mould tools safely across machines.
• Monitor production quality and report issues promptly.
• Complete shift handover documents and allocate work across staff.

Skills

Moulding qualifications

Mould setting

Process troubleshooting

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician / Shift Manager to support continued business growth.

Benefits:

• Annual Attendance Bonus
• 4 day working week
• Group Cash Plan Scheme
• Free workwear
• Free onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities

Remit:

• This role will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Technician with supervisory experience who is looking to progress further into a Shift Manager position
• Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable prior experience of condition setting and optimization of injection moulding machines and troubleshooting capabilities
• This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced moulding professional to join a forward-thinking company going through a sustained period of business growth

Role:

• In the role of Mould Technician / Shift Manager you will be responsible for the management of the Mould Shop and Packing Team, ensuring all team members work in a safe manner to execute their duties following agreed processes and instructions
• As Shift Manager you will use defined documentation, set up production works orders across all moulding machines to adhere to the production schedule with a focus on quality, efficiency and a right first time approach
• Hands on approach performing tool changes and setting mould tools across all machines in a safe and controlled manner
• Monitoring the quality of production, reporting any quality concerns at the earliest opportunity
• Completion of quality and shift hand over documents as required
• To assign work in priority order to Mould Shop Setters & all Operatives on site, including the workflow through the Packing Team and the control of materials through the Support Staff.
• Taking the lead to maintain a safe working environment for all staff members

Experience Requirements:

• Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications
• Demonstrable mould setting and optimization experience is essential
• Fully conversant with injection moulding processes and machinery
• Troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience of process problem solving within an injection moulding environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive can-do attitude
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication and people skills

Key Words: Injection Moulding Technician, Shift Manager, Mouldshop Supervisor, Injection Moulding Setter, Setter Supervisor, Mould Process Technician, Injection Moulding, Plastics

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