Production Manager

Production Manager

Stalybridge

Perm Nights - Monday to Thursday

Salary - Competitive

We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager with Injection Moulding experience to join a global manufacturing company based in the UK. This is a key supervisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring injection moulding operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The position will suit a hands-on supervisor looking to progress their career within a secure and stable organisation.

Role Description

Supervise injection moulding production output on shift, ensuring daily targets, efficiencies, and KPIs are achieved
Oversee multiple injection moulding machines and associated processes, including set-up, changeovers, and first-off approvals
Manage and motivate production operatives, setters, and technicians to ensure optimal performance and engagement
Monitor material usage, stock levels, and scrap rates within the injection moulding department
Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations, SOPs, and PPE requirements at all times
Maintain high-quality standards through regular checks, quality audits, and effective non-conformance / rework management
Plan daily production schedules, allocate labour effectively, and escalate any machine, tooling, or material issues as required
Capture and report key production data including labour, machine downtime, efficiencies, and output to the Production Manager
Support absence management, return-to-work meetings, and day-to-day people issues on shift
Attend daily production and shift handover meetings, highlighting priorities, issues, and urgent orders
Support training and development through maintaining the skills matrix and coordinating cross-training to improve flexibility
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within injection moulding, focusing on waste reduction, efficiency, and process stabilitySkills and Qualifications

Proven supervisory experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, materials, tooling, and quality standards
Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, develop, and communicate effectively with teams
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety and quality systems within manufacturing
Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
First Aid trained or willing to undertake First Aid trainingIn return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Morgan Blount or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed