Technical Manager

Overview: Working exclusively with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking to appoint a Technical Manager to support their growth vision going forward.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Good pension scheme
• Employee assistance program for all
• Mental health first aiders onsite
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Employee discounts (supermarkets, gym membership, retail stores etc)

 

Remit:

• This position will suit an experienced Technical Manager with a strong background in injection moulding manufacturing and good knowledge of injection mould processing, machinery and materials
• This is a fantastic opportunity for to join a forward thinking company in a new role for the business as part of their vision for supporting continued business growth moving forward
• The successful Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in defining and executing an injection moulding strategy designed at improving overall injection moulding effectiveness including safety, quality, cost, performance and people

 

Role:

• As Technical Manager you will be responsible for ensuring adherence and compliance to safety standards at all times
• In the role of Technical Manager you will be responsible for setting and mobilising a clear strategy for control and improvement of the injection moulding process including process optimisation, user access control, SPC and parts discrimination
• Working with the process development and setting teams to define ‘best practice’ and improve all aspects of injection moulding
• Working with NPD, tool and product design, marketing and other business functions to develop process technology and specify capital equipment requirements relating to the introduction of new products and new manufacturing methods
• Responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of manufacturing (injection moulding) best practice
• Working with the engineering function, production function and other internal stakeholders to define specifications for production machines and ancillary equipment
• Preparation of Capex justifications for moulding machines, ancillary equipment and other moulding technologies
• Ensuring a commitment to timely completion of staff appraisals, defining development plans and planning training requirements
• Developing reporting tools to measure Injection Moulding performance and highlight improvement opportunities
• Exploring new materials opportunities with particular focus on development of sustainable materials and products
• Working with the site team to define and work on continuous improvement projects
• Providing direction for process development and setter teams on projects and on daily tasks
• Coaching and developing staff to ensure a high performing manufacturing team focused on delivering customer value
• Providing technical expertise to the team, transferring skills and knowledge to the Process Development team, Setter Team and wider Site team
• Analysing data and prepare reporting on Injection Moulding performance on a daily / weekly / monthly / as required basis
• Work as part of the EMEA and Global quality teams to share experiences and best-practice
• Improving site technical competency through the development of team members

 

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within injection moulding and team management
• Industry recognized injection moulding qualifications
• Polymer Science Qualification an advantage
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Good problem solving skills

 

Key Words: “Technical Manager”, “Process Manager”, “Moulding Manager”, “Technical Moulding Manager”, “Mould Process Engineer”, “Mouldshop Manager”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Moulding”