​📢 We are Hiring:

Production Manager (Mould Shop)

🏭 Sector: Manufacturing

📍Location: Northampton / NN
💼Type: Permanent
💰Salary: up to £40 000.00 p/a (DOE)
⏰Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Production Manager to lead operations within a mould shop, overseeing the manufacturing of moulded components to the highest quality and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge of moulding processes (rubber, silicone, plastic and thermoplastic elastomers) and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Duties:

Production Leadership:

·       Manage daily production operations within the mould shop, ensuring output targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are met.

·       Plan and allocate resources, including staffing and machine usage, to meet production schedules.

·       Monitor performance and implement improvements in productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Team Management:

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of mould shop operatives, technicians and shop floor personnel.

• Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and enforce health & safety protocols.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Recruitment, supervision and training.

Quality & Process Control:

• Ensure that all moulded components meet specified quality and dimensional standards.

• Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures.

• Implement and maintenance of lean manufacturing principles.

• Work closely with the Quality and Engineering teams to resolve issues and introduce corrective actions.

• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) used to measure the efficiency and productivity of equipment.

Maintenance & Equipment:

• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure moulding machines and tools are operating reliably.

• Manage tool changes and oversee setup processes to minimize downtime.

• Assist with procurement and planning of tooling and machine spares.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure the mould shop complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Track and report on key production KPIs including efficiency, scrap rates, downtime, and throughput.

• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, 5S, or similar methodologies.

Requirements:

·       GCSEs.

·       Proven experience as a Production Manager or Supervisor in a mould shop or moulding manufacturing environment.

·       Experience running a multi shift plastic injection moulding facility.

·       Experience of H&S in a production environment.

·       Experience of automotive manufacturing.

·       Strong technical understanding of moulding processes (injection moulding highly desirable).

·       Solid leadership and people management skills.

·       Familiar with interpreting technical drawings and product specifications.

·       Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001.

·       Knowledge of IATF16949 (Quality Management System).

·       Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing production demands.

Job Reference (when applying):

·       PROMAN

Benefits / Other:

·       Monday – Thursday – 08h00 – 17h00.

·       Friday – 08h00 – 13h00.