Mould Shop Supervisor
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What you'll do
- Manage staffing levels and resources to ensure production plans are delivered effectively
- Improve key manufacturing performance measures, including OEE, scrap reduction, downtime and overall production efficiency
- Provide hands-on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes, machinery and ancillary equipment
- Maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the Mould Shop
- Drive quality improvements, identifying opportunities to reduce defects, waste and rework
- Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities to enhance manufacturing performance and workplace organisation
- Troubleshoot production, process and equipment issues to minimise downtime and disruption
- Coach, develop and motivate production team members to support performance, engagement and skills development
- Work collaboratively with other departments to improve operational performance and resolve production challenges
- Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety, quality or compliance
What they're looking for
- Hands-on plastic injection moulding processing experience is essential
- Previous experience in a leadership role, such as Manager, Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar
- Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery, equipment and manufacturing processes
- Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams within a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap reduction and production efficiency
- Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem -solving skills, with the ability to resolve production and process issues effectively
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- A proactive, flexible and hands-on management style
- The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Join our Mould Shop team as a Mould Shop Supervisor, where you will play a key role in this hands-on manufacturing leadership position ensuring the smooth day to day running of production in line with agreed timelines and quality standards. This position would be well suited for someone that has a strong background in plastic injection moulding processing, that has progressed into shift leadership, production supervision or team management.
By taking responsibility for production performance across the Mould Shop, you will lead the team to achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE and delivery, while providing hands-on technical support across the injection moulding operation and helping our teams focus on what matters most: better health for more people.
Based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire you will lead and supervise the day-to-day production operation running a 24/5 shift pattern. However, the working hours for this position will be Monday to Thursday 7:10am – 4:10pm and Fridays 7:10am – 11:10am. You will become part of a team of 25 dedicated professionals who look forward to shaping the future together with you.
Our site in Stonehouse is a manufacturer of plastic components and single – use products, such as lab scale bioreactors and filtration.
Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities
Manage staffing levels and resources to ensure production plans are delivered effectively
Improve key manufacturing performance measures, including OEE, scrap reduction, downtime and overall production efficiency
Provide hands-on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes, machinery and ancillary equipment
Maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the Mould Shop
Drive quality improvements, identifying opportunities to reduce defects, waste and rework
Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities to enhance manufacturing performance and workplace organisation
Troubleshoot production, process and equipment issues to minimise downtime and disruption
Coach, develop and motivate production team members to support performance, engagement and skills development
Work collaboratively with other departments to improve operational performance and resolve production challenges
Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety, quality or compliance
What Will Convince Us
Hands-on plastic injection moulding processing experience is essential
Previous experience in a leadership role, such as Manager, Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar
Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery, equipment and manufacturing processes
Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams within a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap reduction and production efficiency
Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve production and process issues effectively
Excellent communication and people management skills
A proactive, flexible and hands-on management style
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers
Making An Impact Right From The Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Attractive Working Conditions
39 hours working week
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Health & Wellbeing
Competitive benefits package, including:
Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
Planning Ahead For Your Future
Group Personal Pension Plan
Group Income Protection
Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers
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