Plastics Extrusion Team Lead

Plastics Extrusion Team Lead

Location: 16 Bulge Rd, Devens MA

Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/

We're currently seeking a Plastics Extrusion Team Lead to join us. You'll join a dynamic team of engineers, salespeople, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.

At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this you'll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.

Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

As the successful candidate, being a Plastics Team Leader means you will work collaboratively across production and other business units, acting as a key driver in the effectiveness and efficiency in the development of our company's manufactured products. This is a rare opportunity to be working within a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, so it's important that you aim to ensure that we are health and safety complaint and are working to produce exceptional quality products. You will achieve this by maintaining high performing lines and executing in operational and line clearance functions, as well as leading and coaching your developing team to thrive in this new environment.

As an integral part of our success, you will initially be focused on:

1.This role is a 4 day a week 10 hour per day role working in a clean room environment, requiring appropriate gowning to be worn to perform duties.

2.Assist the local production and validation engineering teams in the validation of manufacturing cells

3.Development of world-class manufacturing standards and operational procedures

4.Lead in the hiring and development of the Plastics Team

5.Cross train in other manufacturing areas to provide operations backup support

6.Be a working Team Leader, assisting your team with the manufacturing of extruded hose and liquid silicone molds gaskets.

What you'll be doing

• You will supervise the efficient manufacturing of company products in a clean room environment; by ensuring product quality is maintained.

• You will review work in progress and address any issues which have been reported, as well as supporting production requirements as required.

You will undertake assembly line set up, operational supervision and line clearance activities such as:

• Signing documentation for batches and line clearance

• Ensuring facility cleaning is carried out

• Undertaking training of assembly colleagues

• Complying with company regulations and operating procedures

• You will uphold line management responsibilities which include:

• Succession planning for future growth

• Developing multiskilled engaged teams

• Managing holiday request and absence

• Prioritizing daily workload within area of responsibility

• You will collaborate and support other areas of the business as required.

• You will assist in the achievement of manufacturing KPI targets.

• Engage in Operational Excellence initiatives, identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives.

• You will support and engage with project management activities and collaborate with our partnering manufacturing sites

• As well as living our Company Values, you exhibit professionalism and ethical practice, professional courage and influence, working inclusively, commercially driven with a passion for quality and governance.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Solid experience with silicone extrusion or liquid silicone injection processes ideally in a medical/ pharmaceutical environment.

• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Be organized, methodical, resilient and approachable with strong communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with global colleagues.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Be delivery focused with strong attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure.

• Can effectively and appropriately challenge others

• Can use personal initiative to work collaboratively as one team with a "can do" approach.

• Have strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions.

• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up and operates hose assembly related equipment to manufacture to established quality standards in order to meet production & customer expectations.

• Assists engineering team in development of new processes, equipment and material.

• Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts maintenance on equipment.

Closing date: May 15,2024

As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About Watson-Marlow

Every day, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company.