Setter Supervisor

Overview: Our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, has retained our services to search for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician/ Supervisor to join their team.

Benefits:

• Mon-Thurs (4 day working week)
• Company pension
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Remit:                        

• An excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking injection moulding manufacturer of components and assemblies servicing a wide range of industries.
• Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing with good mould setting and processing skills
• This opportunity will suit an Injection Moulding Technician who is looking to continue their development and further their career within the industry

Role:

• The successful candidate will carry out safe and efficient mould tool changes and machine set-ups.
• Optimise cycle times, quality and productivity while minimising downtime.
• Troubleshoot mould, machine and process issues effectively.
• Monitor production performance and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure production meets customer quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Complete tool changes in line with production priorities.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality and Production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production process.
• Lead and support the night shift team of six operators.
• Allocate staffing effectively to meet production requirements.
• Promote teamwork, communication, accountability and safe working practices.
• Monitor performance and support training, development and onboarding.
• Manage immediate operational, welfare and safety issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Report any HR, disciplinary, attendance or welfare concerns to the Production Manager.
• Support the onboarding and training of new employees when required.

Experience:

• Previous experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter or Technician
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, machine setting and fault-finding.
• Proven experience carrying out mould tool changes safely and efficiently.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.  
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make effective decisions during night shift operations
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience desired but not essential.
• Proactive, practical and hands-on approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.

Key Words: “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Technician”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Mould Setter”, “Senior Setter” “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”

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Sierra 57 Consult –

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

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