Fabrics - Production - Process Operative

Sanderson Design Group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Design Group is seeking a Process Operative at Standfast & Barracks, Lancaster. The role supports quality performance and quick turnaround on samples and finishes for bulk or design colourists.

You will execute tasks from the digital supervisor or department leaders, contributing to output KPIs and potentially cross-training across the site. Quality-driven mindset, ability to work shifts, and basic digital print knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is desirable.
• General computer skills are essential.
• Understanding of quality control processes.
• Experience working in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the digital print machine.
• Understand and follow all Digital Print SOPs.
• Maintain a high level of quality performance.
• Follow performance structures and plans.
• Keep machines clean and in good condition.
• Prompt and carry out Thermoplast duties.
• Follow all safety measures.
• Follow all SOPs.
• Maintain a clean environment within the digital area.
• Ability to work shifts and be flexible within reason.
• Assist with general stocktakes across the digital zones.
• Take part in general project tasks when required.

Skills

General computer skills

Quality control

Digital print background

Production environment

Job description

Fabrics - Production - Process Operative

Lancaster, UK

Job Description

At Sanderson Design Group, we are always looking for talented, ambitious and motivated people to join our team.

Process Operative

Reporting to: Digital Supervisor

Location: Standfast & Barracks, Lancaster

We're looking for a Process Operative to support with quality performance and a quick turnaround on samples/fents for either bulk or design colourists. To conduct tasks required from the digital supervisor or leaders within the department. The purpose of this role is to be a instrumental part to the general output and KPIs of the digital print department, however, if cross training is required across the site, this is an expectation to the needs of the business.

KEY Responsibilities:

• Operate the Digital print machine.
• Understand and follow all Digital Print SOP's.
• Maintain a high level of quality performance.
• Follow performance structures and plans.
• Keep machines clean and in good condition
• Prompt and carry out Thermoplast duties.
• Follow all Safety measures
• Follow all SOP's
• Maintain a clean environment within the digital area.
• Ability to work shifts and be flexible within reason.
• If asked, help complete general stocktakes across the digital zones.
• Take part in general project takes when required.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Feedforward goals and objectives
• Quality and Output with digital prints (Personal and team)
• Quality targets across digital.
• Achievement of NCR completion
• Performance management structure reviews to be in line with requirements.

CONNECTING WITH OTHERS

• Connect with all areas of the team and communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Close working relationship with the colouration team, batching and printers across the shift.
• Connecting with the Digital Supervisor on performance, quality and general objectives etc.
• Work with the Digital team to improve H&S, Quality and general housekeeping and performance.
• Provide support to printers, colourists, and operatives throughout.
• Good communication with the design team and colourists, mainly focused around sampling.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience in manufacturing is desirable
• General Computer skills are essential
• Understanding of Quality control
• Working in a production environment
• Strong relationship skills and building of relationships.
• Digital print background preferred

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.