Injection Moulding Supervisor

Injection Moulding Supervisor

Location:

Wrexham, North Wales. Based in a well‑established manufacturing organisation.

Salaried at £32,000 per annum with a 20% shift allowance. Benefits include enhanced pension contributions, reduced gym memberships, health cashback scheme, employee assistance programme, subsidised on‑site canteen, and approximately 20 Fridays off per year.

Job overview:
Lead a small team in a high‑volume moulding department. Drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across shift operations.

• Set and optimise injection moulding machines ranging from 10 to 650 tonne.
• Conduct mould tool trials and drive process optimisation.
• Carry out first‑line maintenance on moulding machines, ancillary equipment, and tooling.
• Ensure quality checks are completed and parts meet customer specifications.
• Drive 6S, CIT, and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production schedules, OEE targets, and shift KPIs are achieved.
• Lead, train, and develop shift staff.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations, moulding procedures, and systems are adhered to.

• Experience with plastic processing machinery (advantageous but not essential; full training provided).
• Knowledge of engineering polymers.
• Experience programming CNC 3‑axis and pick‑and‑place robots.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• NVQ Level 3 in Polymer Processing or PTL Level 3 (desirable).
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working within a shift‑based manufacturing environment.
• HNC level or above in an engineering discipline (desirable).

Application process:

If interested, please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embraces diversity, champions equality, and fosters inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.