Production Manager
Stalybridge UK – Perm Nights (Monday to Thursday)
Salary – Competitive
We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager with Injection Moulding experience to join a global manufacturing company based in the UK. This is a key supervisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring injection moulding operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The position will suit a hands‑on supervisor looking to progress their career within a secure and stable organisation.
Role Description
* Supervise injection moulding production output on shift, ensuring daily targets, efficiencies, and KPIs are achieved.
* Oversee multiple injection moulding machines and associated processes, including set‑up, changeovers, and first‑off approvals.
* Manage and motivate production operatives, setters, and technicians to ensure optimal performance and engagement.
* Monitor material usage, stock levels, and scrap rates within the injection moulding department.
* Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations, SOPs, and PPE requirements at all times.
* Maintain high‑quality standards through regular checks, quality audits, and effective non‑conformance / rework management.
* Plan daily production schedules, allocate labour effectively, and escalate any machine, tooling, or material issues as required.
* Capture and report key production data including labour, machine downtime, efficiencies, and output to the Production Manager.
* Support absence management, return‑to‑work meetings, and day‑to‑day people issues on shift.
* Attend daily production and shift handover meetings, highlighting priorities, issues, and urgent orders.
* Support training and development through maintaining the skills matrix and coordinating cross‑training to improve flexibility.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within injection moulding, focusing on waste reduction, efficiency, and process stability.
Skills and Qualifications
* Proven supervisory experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, materials, tooling, and quality standards.
* Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, develop, and communicate effectively with teams.
* Good working knowledge of Health & Safety and quality systems within manufacturing.
* Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
* First Aid trained or willing to undertake First Aid training.
In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Morgan Blount or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).
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