Injection Moulding Production Supervisor

Excellent opportunity for an experienced injection moulding production supervisor to join a well-established company based in Swindon! 

The company is a family run, custom Plastic Injection Moulding company in Swindon, Wiltshire. They manufacture custom injection mouldings and vacuum formings for a wide range of technical companies and they are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join their busy & experienced team.

They are looking for a Production Supervisor with hands on experience of Injection Moulding Machine Setting to take full responsibility for production planning & the day-to-day running of the mould shop and assembly areas. You will manage another full-time Setter, 1 Materials Handler & 4 Production Operatives.

Duties:

• Direct supervision of 1 Setter, 1 Materials Handler & 4 Production Operatives.
• Production planning, ensuring customer orders are met to schedule, working closely with sales and management.
• Providing support and training to ensure the smooth running of the production department.
• Ensuring that all production processes are running efficiently.
• Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring products are produced in-line with our ISO 9001 quality standard and customer requirements.
• Ensure that Health and Safety rules and policies are followed and that the factory is a safe working environment.
• Responsible for organising the opening and closing of the factory.
• Setting of Injection Moulding Machines & Ancillaries to cover holidays or busy periods.

Qualifications and experience:

• At least 5 years injection moulding setting experience, preferably in a custom mould shop.
• Ability to plan and schedule work to meet production demands essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use measuring devices essential.
• Team management skills and experience.
• PC literate
• Can handle pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written.
• Have an excellent understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Experience of ISO 9001 or other Quality Systems preferred.

This is a key role for the company. If you’re a positive-thinking, flexible & reliable, hard-working team builder, get in touch!

Hours and Benefits

• Yearly salary in the region of £27,000 + Quarterly Attendance Bonus.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme after 3 months.
• 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4pm.