Toolroom Manager

Kingdom People; Lancing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks an experienced Toolroom Manager to oversee operations and lead a skilled team. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of management experience in the plastics or tooling environment, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of health and safety practices. This is a full-time permanent role based in Lancing, offering a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of management experience within a plastics or tooling environment.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Solid understanding of health and safety and quality management systems.
• Proactive, well-organised, and confident in making key operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the toolroom.
• Lead, train, and mentor the team.
• Ensure work is distributed effectively and schedules are met.
• Produce risk assessments and implement safety practices.
• Liaise with the partner toolmaker in China.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership ability

Health and safety knowledge

Quality management understanding

Job description

Toolroom Manager - £40,000 to £50,000 DOE

Full‑time Permanent – Location: Lancing – Working hours: 7am to 3pm

Are you an experienced Toolroom Manager looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading manufacturer in the plastics industry, is seeking a hands‑on and driven Toolroom Manager to join their senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a team of 12 skilled employees while ensuring the toolroom operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

In this key role, you will manage the daily operations of the toolroom, ensuring work is distributed effectively, schedules are met and technical issues are resolved quickly. You will lead, train and mentor your team while promoting continuous improvement and maintaining a culture of safety and teamwork.

• Manage stock levels
• Produce risk assessments
• Implement 6S and IOSH safety practices
• Work closely with other departments to ensure clear communication across the business
• Liaise with the company’s partner toolmaker in China to uphold high standards for tools supplied to UK mould shops

What the ideal candidate brings:

• At least three years of management experience within a plastics or tooling environment
• Strong leadership ability
• Solid understanding of health and safety and quality management systems
• Proactive, well‑organised and confident in making key operational decisions

If you are ready to lead a talented team, make an impact and join a forward‑thinking manufacturing business, APPLY NOW.