lead shift setter
About the Role
LEAD shift setter - Injection Moulding- Tamworth - £47k
Rotating Panama shift pattern days and nights - 28 day cycle, 14 days/nights on, 14 days off.
Free parking
Company pension
The Company
We are proud to be representing our client, a leader within the packaging industry, with their recruitment for a Lead Shift Setter.
The role
In this key role, you will take the lead in setting up injection moulding tools and machines in line with the production schedule, ensuring all tooling changes comply with site procedures. You will work closely with various departments to address any issues promptly and safely, while supporting the business in achieving its production targets. This role is critical in promoting and maintaining operational excellence across shifts.
Ensure all shift documentation, including handovers, is accurate and up to date.
Monitor and maintain shift KPIs, implementing improvement plans where necessary.
Perform basic first-line maintenance on tools (scope to be agreed).
Fully understand and action manufacturing plans, ensuring machine setup meets specifications.
Complete and document all daily/weekly safety checks on time and in full.
Safely install mould tools and correctly set machines to produce components to specification.
Verify that the correct materials and stock are used throughout the production process.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area, ensuring tools and equipment are stored and used properly.
Monitor product quality against customer specifications and take corrective action where necessary.
Ensure all production documentation, labelling, and machine operations are accurate and fit for purpose.
Provide specialist support to production teams as required.
Drive and encourage efficient working practices within the team.
Support with material or product queries, escalating issues to the relevant personnel as needed.
Communicate technical issues clearly with the production team and highlight any risks to production schedules.
Assist operators to maximise performance and adopt best manufacturing practices.
The person
Professional qualification in Injection Moulding and Automated Systems.
Strong understanding of general manufacturing processes and procedures.
Broad technical knowledge of injection moulding machine operations.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
Confident communication skills across all levels.
Ability to lead by example and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Solid understanding of health and safety protocols and safe working practices.
Proven experience in plastic injection moulding.
Capability to lead engineers safely and effectively.
Experience in planning and distributing workloads efficiently.
Strong leadership skills, including clear and detailed shift handovers.
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