Shift Supervisor

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful injection moulding manufacturer in the United Kingdom seeks an Injection Moulding Shift Supervisor. You will manage shift production and lead a team to optimize productivity while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment, a strong background in driving KPIs, and a solid understanding of production planning. This position is crucial for maintaining production efficiency and meeting company goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing teams including operators and setters.
• Strong background in driving KPIs such as cycle time and scrap reduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift production in line with the production plan.
• Lead and coordinate shift personnel.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Health & Safety compliance

Team management

KPI adherence

Tools

Mattec

Job description

Job Overview

Working alongside our client, a successful injection moulding manufacturer, as part of their growth plan we are looking for an Injection Moulding Shift Supervisor to join their team.

Remit

• The ideal candidate will be confident in taking a leading role in standardising production systems and processes while optimising shift productivity and minimising process downtime.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding professional who is in a Supervisory role or looking to move into an Injection Moulding Shift Supervisor role with a forward-thinking company who put their staff at the forefront of their company.

Responsibilities

• To manage shift production in line with the production plan
• To lead and coordinate all shift personnel to ensure efficient press utilisation
• To deliver shift KPIs, including cycle time, tool change efficiency and scrap targets
• Maintain scrap levels within agreed limits and promote right-first-time manufacture
• Ensure Health & Safety standards and PPE compliance are always met
• To maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure spills or leaks are dealt with immediately
• Prioritise and allocate work fairly across machines and operators
• Ensure correct documentation, packaging and labelling are available at each machine
• To oversee barcode and labelling systems and escalates issues where required
• To support operator training, performance management and conduct issues in line with procedures
• Identify and report tooling, machine and process faults
• Optimise machines, layouts and robot movements to achieve target cycle times
• To assist with tool changes, machine start-ups and fault finding as required
• Attend machines in alarm state and safely return them to production
• Conduct effective shift handovers, ensuring safe, clean and organised work areas
• Provide shift and holiday cover as required to support operational continuity
• To always act professionally and carry out reasonable tasks to support the business

Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior operational role within a manufacturing or injection moulding environment
• Demonstrable experience managing shift-based production teams, including operators, setters, material handlers, tool slingers and lead operators
• Strong background in production planning and execution, working to daily schedules and systems such as Mattec or similar MES
• Hands‑on experience driving KPIs, including cycle time adherence, scrap reduction, tool change efficiency and labour utilisation
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements, housekeeping standards and safe systems of work in a factory environment
• Experience with people management, including training, performance management, absence management and disciplinary processes
• Working knowledge of quality systems, right‑first‑time manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce defects and scrap
• Practical experience supporting tool changes, machine start‑ups, fault finding and press recovery from alarms
• Experience optimising machine performance, layouts, robot movements and process parameters to improve efficiency
• Confident in shift handovers, prioritising workloads and maintaining production continuity across a three‑shift rotation
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues at all levels, including technicians and management

Key Words

“Injection Moulding Technician”, “Moulding Technician”, “Injection Moulding”, “Process Technician”, “Process Engineer” “Injection Moulding Supervisor”, “Injection Moulding”, “Production Supervisor”, “Shift Manager”, “Team Leader”

Eligibility

For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.