Manufacturing and Process Manager

Manufacturing and Process Manager

Location:

Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham

Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date:
Dec 30th, 2025

:
1635980

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Moulding Manufacturing Manager — a key leadership role driving production performance, process optimisation, and operational excellence within a busy, quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll take full ownership of day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable running of all production activities. You'll combine strong technical expertise with confident people leadership, delivering high‑quality output, minimising scrap, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

This is an influential and hands‑on role that plays a central part in ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance, and long‑term operational success.

• Oversee daily injection moulding operations, ensuring output targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
• Manage workforce planning, training, and deployment to maximise productivity.
• Monitor machine performance and drive improvements in OEE, cycle times and scrap reduction.
  Technical Leadership
  • Conduct minor tooling repairs and adjustments, including hot runner systems, ensuring uninterrupted production.
  • Liaise with external tooling partners for major maintenance activity.
  • Lead troubleshooting of moulding, tooling and automation issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
  Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Standardise moulding parameters, operating procedures, and best practice across the cell.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance quality, reliability and cost efficiency.
  • Support new product introductions, trials and validations in partnership with tooling and design teams.
  Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with BRC standards, quality systems, hygiene requirements and company processes.
  • Drive a proactive health & safety culture, ensuring correct procedures, PPE, and working practices are followed at all times.
  • Maintain clear and accurate records in line with internal auditing and operational reporting requirements.
  Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and Customer Service teams to support material planning, product requirements and customer expectations.
  • Provide technical insight to internal stakeholders, ensuring issues are raised, communicated and resolved quickly.
  What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience in injection moulding process management
  • Strong understanding of tooling, moulding parameters and hot runner systems
  • A track record of improving OEE, reducing scrap and leading CI activity
  • Confident leadership skills with the ability to manage, coach and develop teams
  • Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving abilities
  • A commitment to health, safety and high‑quality manufacturing standards
  Key Measures of Success
  • OEE and machine utilisation improvements
  • Scrap and cycle time reduction
  • Compliance with BRC, quality and safety standards
  • Delivery of cost savings through process optimisation
  • Strong team performance and operational reliability

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  Wolviston House, 5 Falcon Court
  Preston Farm
  Stockton-on-Tees
  Cleveland
  TS18 3TS