Mould Shop Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026. Sartorius scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our Mould Shop team as a Mould Shop Supervisor, where you will play a key role in this hands-on manufacturing leadership positionensuring the smooth daytoday running of production in line with agreed timelines and quality standards.This position would be well suited for someone that has a strong background in plastic injection moulding processing,thathas progressed into shift leadership, production supervisionor team management.
By taking responsibility for production performance across the Mould Shop, you will lead the team to achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE and delivery, while providing hands-on technical support across the injection moulding operation and helping our teams focus on what matters most: better health for more people.
Based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire you will lead and supervise the day-to-day production operation running a 24/5 shift pattern. However, the working hours for this position will be Monday to Thursday 7:10am - 4:10pm and Fridays 7:10am - 11:10am. Youwill become part of a team of 25dedicated professionals who look forward to shaping the future together with you.
Our site in Stonehouse is a manufacturer of plasticcomponents and single - use products, such as lab scale bioreactors and filtration.
Grow With Us- YourResponsibilities
Manage staffing levels and resources to ensure production plans are delivered effectively
Improve key manufacturing performance measures, including OEE, scrap reduction, downtimeand overall production efficiency
Provide hands-on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes, machineryand ancillary equipment
Maintain high standardsof Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the Mould Shop
Drive quality improvements, identifyingopportunities to reduce defects, wasteand rework
Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities to enhance manufacturing performance and workplace organisation
Troubleshoot production, processand equipment issues to minimise downtime and disruption
Coach, develop and motivate production team members to support performance, engagementand skills development
Work collaboratively with other departments to improve operational performance and resolve production challenges
Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety, qualityor compliance
What Will Convince Us
Hands-on plastic injection moulding processing experience is essential
Previousexperience in a leadership role, such as Manager, Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar
Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery, equipmentand manufacturing processes
Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams within a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap reduction and production efficiency
Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solvingskills, with the ability to resolve production and process issues effectively
Excellent communication and peoplemanagement skills
A proactive, flexibleand hands-on management style
In order tocommenceworking with us, the successful candidate musthave the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stocklisted on the MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers
Making An Impact Right FromTheStart: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spiritand international collaboration; communities on numeroustopics, such as coaching, agile working and businesswomennetwork
Attractive Working Conditions
39hours working week
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Health & Wellbeing
Competitive benefits package, including:
Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
Planning Ahead ForYour Future
Group Personal Pension Plan
Group Income Protection
Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.