Team Leader Mold Maintenance

Department

Reports To

Job Purpose

To lead a team of technicians in maintaining, repairing, and improving injection molds, ensuring maximum availability, performance, and quality output from molding operations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility Area

Key Activities

Preventive Maintenance

Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for moulds.

Breakdown Maintenance

Troubleshoot and repair moulds during production stoppages.

Team Leadership

Guide, train, and monitor mould maintenance team members for skill enhancement and performance.

Mould Performance Monitoring

Track mould performance, wear & tear, and initiate corrective actions for improvement.

Documentation

Maintain maintenance history records, checklists, and reports for each mould.

Coordination

Liaise with production, quality, and toolroom for smooth mould changeovers and maintenance planning.

Continuous Improvement

Drive kaizen, root cause analysis, and cost reduction initiatives in mould maintenance.

Spare Management

Ensure availability of critical spares, standard components, and consumables for timely repairs.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure safe maintenance practices and compliance with IMS standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

Category

Details

Technical Skills

Knowledge of injection mold construction, polishing, fitting, welding, and preventive maintenance.

Problem-Solving

Strong analytical ability to resolve mold issues and implement permanent solutions.

Leadership Skills

Ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and motivate for higher efficiency.

Software Skills

Auto cad, MS Office.

Qualifications & Experience

Requirement

Details

Education

Diploma / ITI in Tool & Die Making, Mechanical, or equivalent.

Experience

6 - 8 years in mould maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/team leader role

Certifications (Preferred)

ISO documentation knowledge, 5S, Kaizen