Production Shift Manager

Job Overview:  Working exclusively with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join their team during an exciting period of sustained business growth.  

Role:

• This role will suit candidates with experience as an Injection Moulding Setter Supervisor or in a production leadership/management role.
• Have a proactive approach to maintaining production efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Leading and supporting production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• As Production Shift Manager you will lead and support the production shift team, including operators, material handlers, tool fitters, and machine setters.
• Ensure KPI targets for Quality, efficiency, cost and service are consistently achieved.
• Maintain quality standards, training requirements, and good shopfloor discipline.
• Work closely with other departments to help keep the business running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and support team members in their day-to-day roles.
• Establish good working relationships with quality, sales, technical, finance and other key members of the business.
• Promote and continuously improve best-practice manufacturing processes and working methods
• Report and escalate Health & Safety and HR issues in a timely manner.

Experience Requirements:

• Excellent practical understanding of production shift management, shopfloor control, and compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and quality standards.
• Possess a good technical understanding of injection moulding processes.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a production shift management role within a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of applying Lean manufacturing principles, visual management, and continuous improvement.
• ONC/HNC qualification in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong computer literacy and the ability to use production management systems effectively.

Key Words: “Production Manager”, “Supervisor”, “Shift Manager”, “Mouldshop Supervisor”, “Mould Technician”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Sierra 57 Consult –

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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