Job Description
Technical Manager role with a growing manufacturing company. Senior management role based in Manchester.
Client Details
Our client is a growing, well established manufacturing company servicing the automotive sector and other bespoke markets.
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 EMEA and Global Operations teams to benchmark performance and define 'best practice
Profile
Proven experience as a Technical Manager in an industrial manufacturing environment.
A background in plastics, injection moulding, polymers, composites, extrusion or other similar materials or engineering sectors would be advantageous.
This is a leadership role so we are interested in Technical Manager from any industrial manufacturing background as well.
Strong engineering, industrial or process background
A Technical related qualification
Engineering Degree (or equivalent qualification), or qualified by 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
60,000 to 70,000 plus bonus and benefits
