Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Role Overview: To manage the manufacture, development and supply of virgin and recycled materials for our Extrusion and Injection Moulding processes. Responsibilities: * Production of dry blend and pelletised materials in accordance with the production schedule, ensuring sufficient material stock availability to meet customer sales demand. * Support sustainability initiatives through development of recycled material processes and production readiness, ensuring that waste is minimised. * Manage the day-to-day activities within the mixing plant, taking ownership and accountability for departmental performance, process optimisation and improvement initiatives * Work with key internal teams (purchasing, laboratory, production, quality) and external raw material suppliers to co-ordinate the development of materials and production processes aimed at increasing efficiency, quality and / or reduce cost. * Embed Daily Management (QDIPE) meetings with appropriate key performance indicators problem solving initiatives. * Responsibility for changes and updating of material specifications including communication via ECR’s (Engineering Change Request) and ERP updates to reflect current product structure and costs. * Work closely with production teams and process engineers to support the resolution of ad-hoc material processing issues. * Work closely with Engineering support functions to ensure there is a Mixing planned maintenance programme in place, with appropriate management of associated budgets. * Accountability for Mixing Department capital investment projects to future proof our processes and increase efficiency. Requirements: * In depth knowledge and understanding of plastic materials. * Technical knowledge and understanding of mixing processes and equipment. * Previous experience in production/operational process and team management. * Ability to lead and drive change initiatives and improvements. * Proven ability to write and submit high value / complex capital expenditure requests. * Proven ability to embed preventative / planned maintenance schedules. * Strong computer skills – knowledge of Microsoft and ERP. * Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to problem solve and initiate countermeasures for improvement. Benefits: * 25 days holiday entitlement with Holiday Purchase Scheme opportunity * Save as you earn Share Save Scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Contributory pension scheme * Life assurance * Free flu vouchers * Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services * Staff discount on all Genuit Group products * Free on-site parking