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Packaging Production Team Leader

Taylor Higson

Wales

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GBP 33,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading UK packaging manufacturer is seeking a Packaging Production Team Leader in Porth, South Wales. This role involves leading a skilled team to achieve quality and output targets, overseeing machinery maintenance, and fostering collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in operating folding-gluing machines and previous leadership experience within manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary, a 4-day working week, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

4-day working week
Competitive pay and overtime rates
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating or setting folding-gluing machines.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience within packaging or manufacturing.
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a small, skilled team to achieve quality and output targets.
  • Oversee the daily setup, running, and maintenance of folding-gluing machinery.
  • Work collaboratively with planning, quality, and maintenance teams to optimise efficiency.

Skills

Operating folding-gluing machines
Leadership and supervisory skills
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Problem-solving skills
Job description
Packaging Production Team Leader

Location: Porth, South Wales

Salary: £33,000 including benefits

Hours: 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) on a permanent early shift

Are you an experienced Folding & Gluing Operator ready to take the next step, or a proven Team Leader looking for a new challenge? This is an opportunity to join a long-established UK packaging manufacturer, known for producing high-quality cartons for some of the nation's best-loved brands across the confectionery, beauty, and healthcare sectors.

You’ll lead a skilled production team within a fast-paced Folding & Gluing Department, driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and motivate a small, skilled team to achieve quality and output targets
  • Oversee the daily setup, running, and maintenance of folding‑gluing machinery
  • Provide hands‑on operational support where required to maintain workflow
  • Work collaboratively with planning, quality, and maintenance teams to optimise efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining a clean and organised working environment
What We're Looking For:
  • Proven experience operating or setting folding‑gluing machines
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience within packaging or manufacturing
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
  • A proactive, positive approach and commitment to continuous improvement
What's on Offer:
  • 4‑day working week (Monday to Thursday) - 6am-3.30pm - a 36 hour working week
  • Competitive pay and overtime rates, the first 4 hours of overtime are paid at time and a half, and double time after this
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Stable, respected packaging business with opportunities for career progression

Join a company where your experience and leadership will make a real impact in a collaborative, quality‑focused environment - apply today

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