Manufacturing & Process Manager
Stockton-on-Tees
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Moulding Manufacturing Manager — a key leadership role driving production performance, process optimisation, and operational excellence within a busy, quality-focused manufacturing environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you'll take full ownership of day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable running of all production activities. You'll combine strong technical expertise with confident people leadership, delivering high-quality output, minimising scrap, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.
This is an influential and hands-on role that plays a central part in ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance, and long-term operational success.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Performance
Oversee daily injection moulding operations, ensuring output targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
Manage workforce planning, training, and deployment to maximise productivity.
Monitor machine performance and drive improvements in OEE, cycle times and scrap reduction. Technical Leadership
Conduct minor tooling repairs and adjustments, including hot runner systems, ensuring uninterrupted production.
Liaise with external tooling partners for major maintenance activity.
Lead troubleshooting of moulding, tooling and automation issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Standardise moulding parameters, operating procedures, and best practice across the cell.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance quality, reliability and cost efficiency.
Support new product introductions, trials and validations in partnership with tooling and design teams. Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with BRC standards, quality systems, hygiene requirements and company processes.
Drive a proactive health & safety culture, ensuring correct procedures, PPE, and working practices are followed at all times.
Maintain clear and accurate records in line with internal auditing and operational reporting requirements. Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and Customer Service teams to support material planning, product requirements and customer expectations.
Provide technical insight to internal stakeholders, ensuring issues are raised, communicated and resolved quickly. What We're Looking For
We're seeking a driven and technically strong manufacturing leader with:
Proven experience in injection moulding process management
Strong understanding of tooling, moulding parameters and hot runner systems
A track record of improving OEE, reducing scrap and leading CI activity
Confident leadership skills with the ability to manage, coach and develop teams
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities
A commitment to health, safety and high-quality manufacturing standards Key Measures of Success
OEE and machine utilisation improvements
Scrap and cycle time reduction
Compliance with BRC, quality and safety standards
Delivery of cost savings through process optimisation
Strong team performance and operational reliability