Viana Do Castelo (Portugal)
Lieu
MAIN MISSION :
Under the hierarchical responsability of the Process Director, you will manage teams and oversee activities dedicated to the development of plastic injection molds, from design to molds tunings on the production site. You will ensure the efficiency, reliability, profitability, and compliance of the tools with applicable norms and standards.
ACTIVITIES :
- Supervise teams involved in mold development
- Develop detailed project plans (scheduling, resources, objectives)
- Provide expertise in the design and optimization of plastic injection molds
- Work closely with the product design, production, and quality teams
- Monitor and control mold development costs, ensuring they remain within budget
- Identify and implement continuous improvement actions and process optimization measures
- Determine and monitor deadlines for the production or modification of tools
- Train and provide technical support to teams
- Monitor technological developments in the field of plastic injection molding
- Lead feedback meetings (RETEX)
To carry out your mission, you will be supported by a team of 34 employees, including three middle managers who oversee mold development, trials and the mechanical workshop. You will lead and develop your team through the various processes of the Branch (recruitment, skills development, communication, annual evaluation, objectives setting, etc.). Regular travel to our sites (factories and technical centers) is expected.
Profil :
With a higher technical education specializing in plastics engineering, you have at least 10 years’ experience in the development of plastic injection molds. You are able to supervise work carried out using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, MOLDFLOW) and have in-depth knowledge of plastic materials and their behavior during the injection process. You also have solid experience in industrial project management, from planning to cost and deadline optimization.
Rigorous and quality-oriented, you know how to analyze complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions. Your attention to detail, critical thinking, and adaptability enable you to thrive in a challenging and international environment. Recognized for your communication skills, you are able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and share your expertise. A natural leader, you enjoy bringing people together, training and supporting your colleagues to achieve common goals and continuously improve processes.
A fluent level of English is required for this position.
