Injection Moulding Supervisor

Job description ARC Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician / Supervisor to join our client on a permanent basis in the Leicester Area This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly reputable manufacturer, working with advanced materials across specialist industries. Role: Moulding Machine Setter / Supervisor Hours: Monday - Thursday 14:00 -20:00  & Saturday and Sunday 0800 - 16:00 (40hrs per week) Daily Duties: • Set and fit both insert and full tools across a range of injection moulding machines • Ensure machines are running efficiently with zero defects or rework • Achieve and exceed cycle time targets • Carry out first-off inspections to ensure quality standards are met • Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools and machinery • Maintain 100% uptime through proactive machine care • Operate multiple machines when required • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment Requirements: • Proven experience setting moulding machines • Experience with multi-cavity, hot runner, and hot tip systems • Ability to set new tools from scratch and optimise performance • Strong knowledge of engineering polymers and processing techniques • Experience working towards quality and production targets • Understanding of Lean manufacturing and/or 5S (advantageous) • Previous experience leading or supporting a team is desirable • Self-motivated, organised, and able to use initiative • Positive and proactive attitude If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. ARC Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client