Senior Injection Moulding Lead — Automation & Quality

palebluedotrecruitment; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Performance-related bonus

Career advancement and leadership development programmes

Tuition support for further education

Exposure to cutting-edge moulding, robotics, and automation technology

Job summary

Palebluedotrecruitment is seeking a Moulding Department Senior Lead to join a market leader in precision manufacturing located in Wicklow, Ireland. This high-impact role involves overseeing daily performance, quality, and strategic direction of the moulding department while ensuring safety and productivity.

Key responsibilities include leading and coaching a team of technicians, managing moulding operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and troubleshooting machine issues. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in injection moulding, strong leadership skills, and knowledge in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of injection moulding experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of moulding processes, materials, tooling, and machine troubleshooting.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharma, aerospace, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of lean principles, 5S, and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of moulding technicians and operators across multiple shifts.
• Oversee day-to-day moulding operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Troubleshoot complex moulding or machine-related issues.

Skills

Team leadership and people development

Operational excellence and production planning

Data-driven problem solving and root cause analysis

Clear and confident communicator

Strong organisational and multitasking ability

Technical aptitude and process ownership

Conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure

Continuous improvement mindset

ERP/MRP and MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Plastics, Tooling, or Engineering

Job description

Palebluedotrecruitment is seeking a Moulding Department Senior Lead to join a market leader in precision manufacturing located in Wicklow, Ireland. This high-impact role involves overseeing daily performance, quality, and strategic direction of the moulding department while ensuring safety and productivity.

Key responsibilities include leading and coaching a team of technicians, managing moulding operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and troubleshooting machine issues. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in injection moulding, strong leadership skills, and knowledge in a regulated environment.