Mouldshop Production Manager

Region:
West Sussex
Location:
Crawley
Sector:
Factory Jobs
Job Role:
Injection Moulding Jobs
Contract Type:
Full Time
Branch:
Horsham Branch
Salary:
£50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Salary Description:
£50000 - £55000 per annum + Annual leave, Pension, Bonus scheme
Posted:
19/09/2024
Start Date:
ASAP
Job Ref:
PWSPM024

Premier Work Support are excited to be recruiting for a Mould-Shop Production Manager for a prestigious, long standing manufacturing client based in Reading.

The ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge of Production Planning, Injection Moulding, Lean Manufacturing and 5S with Continuous Improvement. We are looking for a proactive, motivational individual to support the management of 60+ employees across both day & night shift teams.

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the planning and organisation of a busy Mould-shop that consists of 40 injection mould machines ranging from 25 ton machines to 668 ton, as well as have 5 extruder lines and 3 flexible PVC machines.
* Working closely with the Mould-shop Technical Manager.
* Liaising with other members of management to correct any production issues.
* Proficient with lean techniques (5S).
* Managing day to day activities of the Production team.
* Increasing efficiency of the Production team through regular coaching.
* Working closely with other departments to ensure continuity of supply to production and goods out.
* Supporting quality management, waste reduction and environmental sustainability targets.
* Working closely with the Operations Manager to deliver Mould-shop improvement plan.
* Ensuring Health and Safety obligations are met, working closely with the group Health & Safety Manager.

Essential experience & attributes:

* Previous experience working as a Production Manager/Manufacturing Manager within a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of various assembly and manufacturing environments.
* Good knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing methods (5S).
* A confident communicator with other members of staff and senior management.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as a team.
* Experience with automated based manufacturing would be desirable.

Hours of work:

* Monday 08:00am- 18:00pm
* Tuesday - Thursday 07:00am 18:00pm
* Friday 07:00am-13:00pm

Benefits include:

* Competitive salary.
* Annual leave - 25 days and bank holiday
* Pension - auto-enrolment into Company Scheme (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee)
* Life Assurance x 4 basic salary
* Employee Referral Scheme - up to £500
* Quarterly Values Award.
* Boost Works - Discounts for supermarkets, retailers and much more.
* Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured Wisdom
* Ongoing training & development

If you are an experience Production Manager looking for a new opportunity within a forward thinking company then please apply with your CV today!

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