Assistant Manager - Mould Room

Job description

The Assistant Manager – Mould Room will be responsible for safeguarding the productivity of critical injection moulds in the manufacturing line. This role drives preventive and corrective maintenance, rapid breakdown response, spare‑parts management and technical upgrades while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and cost‑control targets. The incumbent will act as the primary toolroom liaison for internal teams and external vendors, supporting trials, refurbishments and continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and extend mould life.

Responsibilities

Execute preventive and corrective maintenance of injection moulds according to the defined maintenance plan. Prioritise and attend mould breakdowns, coordinating internal and external resources to minimise production downtime. Conduct systematic troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis for recurring mould failures and implement permanent corrective actions. Maintain up‑to‑date mould history cards, maintenance logs, breakdown records and ISO documentation.

Monitor mould life and component condition; develop renewal or refurbishment plans based on performance data. Plan, control and ensure availability of critical mould spare parts for breakdowns and scheduled maintenance. Coordinate with external toolrooms and vendors for repairs, modifications, spare manufacturing and technical improvements. Support mould trials after major repairs or modifications and ensure successful handover to production.

Identify potential risks for critical moulds, develop contingency plans and monitor maintenance costs for budgeting. Drive compliance with ISO 9001/14001, SOPs, safety standards and continuous improvement activities such as 5S, TPM and Kaizen.

Qualifications

BE/Diploma in Tool & Die Making or Plastic Mould Technology (CIPET or equivalent). Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic injection mould maintenance and toolroom operations. Strong knowledge of mould construction, core/cavity systems, hot‑runner, cooling and hydraulic components. Proven expertise in mould troubleshooting, RCA and implementation of permanent corrective actions.

Hands‑on experience with toolroom processes

milling, grinding, EDM, wire‑EDM, drilling, polishing and assembly. Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D mould drawings, tolerances and GD&T specifications. Familiarity with ISO 9001 / 14001 systems and audit readiness. Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems for spare‑parts inventory and cost monitoring. Effective vendor coordination, technical communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Willingness to travel as required and provide off‑shift support for critical mould breakdowns.