Mould Shop Manager

​MTrec's new career opportunity

Our client is a specialist in their industry and is looking to recruit a permanent Mould Shop Manager.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a string Leader who has an excellent Injection Moulding background.

The Job you’ll do

• The Mould Shop Manager is accountable for all product and tooling processes associated with the manufacture of injection moulded components produced from PVC, TPE, GFPA, PA, SEBS, EPDM and FKM.

• The role leads Production and Production Engineering teams to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality products are manufactured in line with customer requirements, Quality Standards and the QHSE Policy.

• The Mould Shop Manager is responsible for technical excellence, operational performance and QHSE compliance across three sites.

• Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacture of injection moulded products.

• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance in line with QHSE policy.

• Lead and develop high performing production and engineering teams.

• Optimise tooling, cycle times and manufacturing capability.

• Drive continuous improvement across all mould shop operations.

• Identify and source tool makers for the manufacture of new tools.

• Collaborate with tool makers on new projects to identify and mitigate risks to cycle time and quality.

• Attend and evaluate trials of new tools to assess performance, function and specification.

• Report tooling issues and recommend effective technical solutions.

• Act as the company’s technical expert on moulding techniques and best practice.

• Lead new mould sampling and validation processes.

• Lead Production and Production Engineering teams to deliver quality products on time and to cost.

• Ensure manufacturing capability is optimised through continual improvement initiatives.

• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where required.

• Ensure cost control and efficiency targets are achieved.

• Foster a strong team culture aligned with company values.

• Ensure employees receive appropriate training, instruction and guidance.

• Develop capability within Production and Engineering teams.

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation.

• Drive accountability, performance and engagement across the function.

• Ensure products meet customer requirements and Quality Standards.

• Maintain compliance with the QHSE Policy across three sites.

• Monitor QHSE effectiveness and implement remedial actions where required.

• Promote a strong, proactive and open QHSE culture.

• Lead regular reviews of QHSE standards and performance.

About You

• Good standard of general education (desirable to hold a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline)

• 5+ years’ experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years at senior level.

• Experience working with QHSE standards.

• Background in engineering discipline (e.g. time served, production engineering, technical design).

• Injection moulding techniques, technical knowledge of plastic engineering moulding machines.

• Experience in new mould sampling and validation.

• Strong understanding of moulding processes and methods.

• Ability to identify and drive continual improvement.

• Broader understanding of engineering principles.        

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Solutions‑focused with effective problem‑solving ability.

• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams.

• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.        

• Experience leading multi‑site operations.        

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Holiday buy & sell.

• Car scheme.

• Competitive pay.

• Enhanced pension.

• Training & development.