Technical Manager

Description

Technical Manager role based in Manchester. Working for a global plastic injection moulding company

Client Details

Our client is a well established plastic injection moulding company based in Manchester

Description

Responsible for defining and executing an injection moulding strategy designed at improving overall injection moulding effectiveness including Safety, Quality, Cost, Performance and People. The Technical Manager will be responsible for developing standards and controls in all aspects of plastic injection moulding including machinery & equipment, technology, tooling, materials and people / capability.

Ensuring adherence and compliance to safety standards at all times

Setting and mobilising a clear strategy for control and improvement of the injection moulding process including process optimisation, user access control, SPC and parts discrimination

Working with the process development and setting teams to define 'best practice' and improve all aspects of injection moulding

Working with NPD, tool and product design, marketing and other business functions to develop process technology and specify capital equipment requirements relating to the introduction of new products and new manufacturing methods

Responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of manufacturing (injection moulding) best practice

Working with the engineering function, production function and other internal stakeholders to define specifications for production machines and ancillary equipment

Preparation of Capex justifications for moulding machines, ancillary equipment and other moulding technologies

Developing reporting tools to measure Injection Moulding performance and highlight improvement opportunities

Exploring new materials opportunities with particular focus on development of sustainable materials and products

Working with the site team to define and work on continuous improvement projects

Providing direction for process development and setter teams on projects and on daily tasks

Coaching and developing staff to ensure a high performing manufacturing team focused on delivering customer value

Providing technical expertise to the team, transferring skills and knowledge to the Process Development team, Setter Team and wider Site team

Ensuring a commitment to timely completion of staff appraisals, defining development plans and planning training requirements

Analysing data and prepare reporting on Injection Moulding performance on a daily / weekly / monthly / as required basis

Work as part of the EMEA and Global quality teams to share experiences and best–practice

Improving site technical competency through the development of team members

Working with the wider group to ensure best practice across the site within this department.

Profile

Proven experience in Injection Moulding and team management

You Must be in a similar Technical Manager role at the moment with a track record in this area.

Industrial qualification in Injection Moulding (PTIC IMT4, RJG Master Moulder etc) or relevant experience in this field

Qualification in Polymer Science (preferable) but not essential

Engineering Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification or experience)

Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word

High level of numeracy and analytical skills

Full driving licence

IOSH: Managing Safely (Preferred

Job Offer

55,000 to 65,000 plus bonus and benefits

Ad ID: 5416970134