What You'll Be Doing
As the Production Supervisor, you won't be stuck behind a desk all day. This is a hands‑on leadership role at the heart of the injection moulding manufacturing process.
* Hands‑On: In addition to leading the team, you will operate and run machines. As a small business, all team members are required to be hands‑on.
* Lead and Mentor: You will manage a team of operators and supervise three experienced shift supervisors, assuring smooth handovers and providing daily leadership.
* Process Optimisation: Monitor moulding processes to meet scrap and cycle‑time targets, and conduct material and tool trials.
* Technical Oversight: Perform safe and efficient tool changes and handle troubleshooting or basic machine maintenance when the team needs your expertise.
* Quality & Safety: Maintain high housekeeping standards and make sure all activities comply with ISO standards and health and safety requirements.
* New Products: Help to design new products and support with new product introduction projects.
Your Remuneration Package
* Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience).
* Yearly Bonus: A performance‑related bonus based on annual turnover, often equivalent to roughly one month's wages.
* Holiday Allowance: 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after five years of service.
* Benefits: 4% pension, complimentary refreshments, and a uniform are provided.
* Future Growth: The ultimate benefit is the defined path toward company directorship.
What You'll Need To Apply
* Technical Expertise: A strong background in plastic injection moulding, including deep knowledge of machines, tooling, processing and robot programming.
* Leadership Skills: Proven experience supervising teams with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
* Solution‑Oriented Mindset: You should be self‑motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable making supervisory decisions.
* CAD: Experience with SolidWorks or a similar CAD package would be an advantage.
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