Join a high-performing manufacturing team where efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything our client does. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in keeping machines running at their best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily running of moulding machines in line with Mould shop capacity plan
• To monitor machine utilisation for all shifts using ThingTrax monitoring system
• Updating ThingTrax to indicate machine status i.e., running, tool change, sampling etc.
• Check during shifts that all available machines are running. Reporting to senior setter or Shift Manager any issues which effect machine running
• Carry out tool changes to achieve maximum utilisation in conjunction with mould shop plan and running priority
• Promote SMED principles to achieve rapid tool changes
• Monitor tool changes per shift and durations, identify areas for improvement
• Target worst case cycle times and install improvement actions. Once worst cases are actioned move to next level with overall objective of all machines being within quoted cycle times
• Check daily quality issues with quality department/inspectors and plan corrective actions
• Identify any training required: liaise with Shift manager on personal improvements
• Carry out setting-conditioning / tool hanging to maximise machine running performance
• Conduct and or participate in problem solving actions where appropriate
• Record data relevant to process controls (setting sheet), process improvements and best practices
• Liaise with Shift manager and Production manager on any issues or management support requirements
• Promote 5S principles and best practices
• Ensure working areas are left in neat and tidy condition on completion of task
• Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of your ability and in pursuance of the company objectives

Health and Safety:

• Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and efficient manner within the parameters of current Health and Safety legislation (HASAW Act 1974)
• Understand and carry out individual responsibility
• Notify immediately, any accidents, near misses or hazards and assist in any investigation
• Use and maintain in good condition, protective equipment provided for personal safety
• Always keep work area clean & tidy and free from obstructions

Development:

• If required by the Company, introduce new employees into the operation training them as and when required
• Through the appraisal process, identify areas of personal and team development required
• Develop through continuous performance improvements, customer service and operational efficiencies

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00 on a two-weekly rotation with a 30 minutes paid break, totalling 40 hours per week. xbpsjku

Salary:

£33,000 - £35,000 - depending on skills and experience

If you feel that this could be the next step in your career, do not hesitate to apply.