Lead Setter 

Accrington

£38,000 - £40,000

 Main Purpose of Role:

The lead setter will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out efficient machine setups and tool changes whilst optimizing the machines for maximum efficiency, quality and output.  You will lead a small team of setters and tool slingers acting as key point of contact on shift, ensuring compliance with health and safety and production targets.

Main List of Activities

• Attend and have an active input into the daily production meeting
• Make sure the machines are running to the required cycle times
• Timely reporting of machine breakdowns / faults to the General Production Manager/Planner
• Lead and mentor a team of setters, tool slingers and apprentices through allocation of daily tasks
• Monitor performance and implement training and development plans
• Work with General Production Manager to introduce good working practices
• Follow the production plan and make sure if any changes are made the reasons are logged
• To ensure that clear instruction and directions are given to the team
• Accurate and detailed recording of reasons for downtime
• Ensure scrap is removed by the correct method / procedure
• Ensure the teams' adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations including PPE requirements
• Ensure a safe, clean and tidy work environment is consistently maintained
• To ensure that fair and firm discipline is maintained and that the company discipline and grievance procedure is adhered to
• Complete instructions set by the General Production Manager

**This list is not exhaustive, and the lead setter may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the business.

Skills Required

• ability to think on your feet; analytical in your approach
• ability to grasp concepts easily, act decisively with a proactive hands-on approach
• strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• strong communication and leadership skills
• good time management and organisational skills;
• accountable for actions and the team
• ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
• Good mechanical and engineering knowledge - 3-5 years' experience as a setter in the plastic injection moulding industry
• Experience leading or mentoring a team with a working knowledge of discipline, performance management and grievance procedures.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant degree - Engineering/Manufacturing or related area

• Business Improvement Techniques L3
• S/NVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations L2
• S/NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations L2
• S/NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations L2 OR
  Engineering Apprenticeship to include a L2 S/NVQ (e.g. Materials Processing and Finishing) and a L2 'Technical Certificate' (e.g. Progression Award in Production Engineering: Composites) AND
  Related Job Experience

Benefits

-          20 days holiday per annum (1-day extra holiday for every 5 years of service up to 25 years)

-          Company Pension

-          Employee Discount on Products

-          On Site Parking

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