Full job descriptionWe are working alongside our client to fill the role of lead Injection moulding setter. As a member of the setting team, you will work as part of a team and be responsible for following the production plan ensuring tools are changed in accordance with site procedures
Client Details
A well-established global manufacturer specialising in innovative products and injection moulding solutions, serving a wide range of industries. The company is committed to quality, sustainability and continuous improvement, while providing opportunities for employees to develop their skills and build long-term careers.
Description
*Ensure all shift documentation is up to date and accurate including handover
*Shift KPI’s are maintained and improvement plans in place
*Carry out basic first line maintenance of tools (level to be agreed)
*Fully understanding the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly ensuring machines are set up to specification.
*Ensure daily/weekly safety checks are completed OTIF and documented
*To ensure that mould tools are safely installed and machines are properly set, so that the products being manufactured are in accordance to the Specification Sheet and control sample.
*Ensuring the correct materials and stocks are used in the manufacturing process.
*Ensure that workspaces and tools are maintained and stores/ used in correct manager and any maintenance activity required is carried out leaving workspaces in clean and tidy condition.
*Monitor the quality of products produced against customer specification sheets and apply and remedial actions to any substandard products / production techniques.
*Ensuring all manufacturing documentation, machine operation and labelling is correct and suitable for its purpose and act as specialist support to production
*Encourage and drive efficient and effective working practices within the department.
*Support queries and questions in regard to material or product issues and obtain support from the necessary personnel to help resolve in a timely fashion.
*Communicate daily with the production team on any significant technical issues and report any issues which may impact production targets/ schedules.
*Support operators in all manufacturing processes to achieve best performance and best manufacturing practices.
Panama Shift Pattern- 2-2-3
Profile
*Professional qualification in injection moulding and Automated systems
*Good understanding of general manufacturing practices and procedures
*Wide range of technical knowledge on operation of injection moulding machines in manufacturing environment
*Good organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
*Proficient in Microsoft packages
*A confident communicator
*Ability to inspire and foster a culture of continuous improvement
*Understanding of health and safety processes and safe methods of working.
*Displays safe and considerate working practices.
*Experience in plastic injection moulding.
*Safely lead engineers.
*Plan and distribute workload.
*Excellent communication skills, to include detailed handovers.
*Leadership skills
Job Offer
*Salary- £48,180 per annum
*Great benefits included
*23 days holiday, including BH
*Permanent position offering job stability in the industrial and manufacturing sector