Corrugator Team Leader

Smurfit Westrock; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Northampton is seeking a Corrugator Team Leader to drive safety, quality and production on the shift. You will lead a small team, coach colleagues, and partner with engineering, quality and maintenance to deliver the one-team approach.

You will champion continuous improvement, develop people through training and feedback, and ensure products meet the required quality, specification and quantity.

Qualifications

• A commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• A passionate and motivating leader who brings out the best in others.
• Strong communication, coaching and people management skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone eager to learn, grow and develop into future leadership opportunities.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with business systems.
• FLT Licence holder desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting risk assessments, accident investigations, audits and safe working practices.
• Leading your shift team to deliver outstanding safety, quality and production results.
• Driving improvements in efficiency, output, quality and waste reduction.
• Creating a positive, high-performing environment where everyone can succeed.
• Coaching, developing and supporting team members through training, reviews and regular feedback.
• Ensuring products are manufactured to the right quality, specification and quantity.
• Building a skilled and flexible team capable of meeting changing business needs.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and fellow Team Leaders to deliver our “one team” approach.
• Championing continuous improvement and encouraging new ideas from across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Coaching

IT skills

Problem solving

FLT Licence

Job description

Team Leader - Corrugator

Ready to take the lead and make a real impact? We're looking for an enthusiastic Corrugator Team Leader to join our Northampton team. Reporting to the Corrugator Manager, you'll play a key role in driving health & safety activity, developing people, performance, and creating a culture where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement come first.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting risk assessments, accident investigations, audits and safe working practices.
• Leading your shift team to deliver outstanding safety, quality and production results.
• Driving improvements in efficiency, output, quality and waste reduction.
• Creating a positive, high-performing environment where everyone can succeed.
• Coaching, developing and supporting team members through training, reviews and regular feedback.
• Ensuring products are manufactured to the right quality, specification and quantity.
• Building a skilled and flexible team capable of meeting changing business needs.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and fellow Team Leaders to deliver our “one team” approach.
• Championing continuous improvement and encouraging new ideas from across the team.

What we're looking for

• A commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• A passionate and motivating leader who brings out the best in others.
• Strong communication, coaching and people management skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone eager to learn, grow and develop into future leadership opportunities.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with business systems.
• FLT Licence holder desirable

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.