At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the injection moulding team to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and leadership in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a skilled team in a cutting-edge industry.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in injection moulding required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Our Client is seeking an Injection Moulding Team Leader for their site. You will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the moulding operation run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This includes machine setup, process optimisation, tool changes, shift performance, and the supervision and development of all Injection Moulding Technicians.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3, Certificate, Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent; or 10+ years experience setting injection moulding machines.
- Strong problem-solving capability, including complex technical troubleshooting.
- Proven expertise in process optimisation and fault diagnosis.
- Experience conducting new product trials and producing supporting data reports.
- Competence in Kaizen / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Robotic cell setup and operation.
- Experience supervising or leading small teams.
- Strong understanding of Health and Safety.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.
Provide overall leadership for Technicians on shift, ensuring performance, quality, and output targets are met. Act as the senior responsible person on site when other managers are off-site, including opening and locking the premises. Conduct quarterly 1-to-1 reviews.
Injection Moulding Team Leader in Kent employer: Connect Personnel
Join a dynamic and innovative team as an Injection Moulding Team Leader, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development through ongoing training and mentorship, ensuring you have the tools to excel in your role. Located in a thriving industrial area, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to continuous improvement, making us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in manufacturing.
