Injection Moulding Team Leader
CV-LibraryMaidstone, KentpermanentPosted: 18 June 2026
Apply NowOur Client is seeking an Injection Moulding Team Leader for their site. You will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the moulding operation in order to run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This includes machine setup, process optimisation, tool changes, shift performance, and the supervision and development of all Injection Moulding Technicians.
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3, Certificate, Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent; or 10+ years’ experience setting injection moulding machines.
• Strong problem-solving capability, including complex technical troubleshooting.
• Proven expertise in process optimisation and fault diagnosis.
• Experience conducting new product trials and producing supporting data reports.
• Competence in Kaizen / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Robotic cell setup and operation.
• Experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in injection moulding environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.
Provide overall leadership for Technicians on shift, ensuring performance, quality, and output targets are met.
• Act as the senior responsible person on site when other managers are off-site, including opening and locking the premises.
• Conduct quarterly 1-to-1 reviews and contribute to monthly team performance reporting.
• Support appraisal processes in line with the company’s review programme.
Production & Process Control
• Execute the daily manufacturing plan and ensure production runs efficiently throughout the shift.
• Perform tool changes and machine start-ups in accordance with documented procedures.• Submit first-off samples and documentation, ensuring a strong “right first time” approach.
• Ensure material handling duties are completed correctly and efficiently.
• Optimise machine settings to achieve maximum OEE, recording parameters for repeatability.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce scrap and improve process stability.
• Support tool trials as directed by the Technical Manager.
Quality & Compliance
• Work closely with the Quality Department to resolve issues promptly and maintain product conformity.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and all relevant company quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate scrap recording and ensure quality requirements are clearly communicated to staff.
Health, Safety & Environment
• Promote and maintain safe working practices in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Participate in the Emergency Team as defined in the Fire Evacuation Policy.
• Ensure all general duties outlined in the Health & Safety Policy Manual (Document No: 12261) are carried out.
Communication & Coordination
• Ensure effective communication across all shifts, ensuring messages are clear, understood, and actioned.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities that span multiple shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
• Lead and participate in improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and site capability.
• Contribute to projects that support the development of the site as a Centre of Excellence.
• Promote and uphold values, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Values & Behaviours
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, integrity, and accountability.
• Encourage cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as a role model for professionalism, safety, and quality.
Hours of work 6am-2pm Monday to Friday
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3, Certificate, Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent; or 10+ years’ experience setting injection moulding machines.
• Strong problem-solving capability, including complex technical troubleshooting.
• Proven expertise in process optimisation and fault diagnosis.
• Experience conducting new product trials and producing supporting data reports.
• Competence in Kaizen / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Robotic cell setup and operation.
• Experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in injection moulding environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.
Provide overall leadership for Technicians on shift, ensuring performance, quality, and output targets are met.
• Act as the senior responsible person on site when other managers are off-site, including opening and locking the premises.
• Conduct quarterly 1-to-1 reviews and contribute to monthly team performance reporting.
• Support appraisal processes in line with the company’s review programme.
Production & Process Control
• Execute the daily manufacturing plan and ensure production runs efficiently throughout the shift.
• Perform tool changes and machine start-ups in accordance with documented procedures.• Submit first-off samples and documentation, ensuring a strong “right first time” approach.
• Ensure material handling duties are completed correctly and efficiently.
• Optimise machine settings to achieve maximum OEE, recording parameters for repeatability.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce scrap and improve process stability.
• Support tool trials as directed by the Technical Manager.
Quality & Compliance
• Work closely with the Quality Department to resolve issues promptly and maintain product conformity.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and all relevant company quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate scrap recording and ensure quality requirements are clearly communicated to staff.
Health, Safety & Environment
• Promote and maintain safe working practices in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Participate in the Emergency Team as defined in the Fire Evacuation Policy.
• Ensure all general duties outlined in the Health & Safety Policy Manual (Document No: 12261) are carried out.
Communication & Coordination
• Ensure effective communication across all shifts, ensuring messages are clear, understood, and actioned.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities that span multiple shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
• Lead and participate in improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and site capability.
• Contribute to projects that support the development of the site as a Centre of Excellence.
• Promote and uphold values, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Values & Behaviours
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, integrity, and accountability.
• Encourage cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as a role model for professionalism, safety, and quality.
Hours of work 6am-2pm Monday to Friday