- Location: Great Dunmow
- Salary: £45 – 50k plus benefits
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Injection Mouldshop Team leader to lead our busy manufacturing department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to take ownership of day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the injection moulding team, ensuring targets for quality, output, and efficiency are consistently met.
- Oversee production scheduling, resource planning, and machine utilisation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve processes, and enhance productivity.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company procedures.
- Provide technical expertise in tooling, mould changes, material selection, and troubleshooting.
- Provide hands on and technical expertise in process engineering.
- Develop, train, and mentor team members to achieve operational excellence.
- Work closely with other departments (Technical, Quality, Operations) to ensure smooth workflow.
About You:
- Proven leadership experience within an injection moulding or plastics manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling, and materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and people management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package (dependent on experience).
- Company pension and benefits scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork.