Print Manager

WestRock; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Tewkesbury is seeking a Team Leader to oversee production quality and efficiency. You will manage key performance indicators, improve processes, and ensure high standards of safety and operational excellence. Ideal candidates should understand IT systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), bring project management skills, and be committed to continuous improvement. An attractive salary and comprehensive training will be offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary reflecting skills

Corporate culture based on loyalty and respect

Qualifications

• Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) required.
• Project management and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Print Productivity and Quality KPIs.
• Produce Monthly Production and Quality reports.
• Implement process improvement activities.

Skills

Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications

Exposure to change management processes

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Project management and problem-solving skills

Numerical / Verbal reasoning skills at management norm (SHL)

Lean thinking knowledge and understanding

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock :

• Agree, produce and ensure adherence to all Print Productivity and Quality KPI’s
• Produce all Monthly Production and Quality reports relevant to areas of responsibility
• Team brief on a monthly basis on current, and expected performance, and other relevant site and Corporation information
• Absence Management of team members including holiday planning, control & reduction of overtime
• Understand lean principles and assist manufacturing team in implementing cost reduction projects within manufacturing environment.
• Performance management of team members to include annual development reviews.
• Implement process improvement activities. Work with the Production managers to ensure that as a team we provide the best service to our customers in terms of OTIF, and quality of product
• Understanding of customer requirements and liaison where required
• Involvement and development of site Maintenance program
• Fully investigate complaints and implement corrective actions
• Support the Production Planner and cover in their absence
• To ensure that all areas of responsibility retain high levels of housekeeping
• To be Health and Safety focused at all time. To identify and address any non-conforming areas
• Work with the HR Officer to ensure the Absence Management process is followed and conduct return to work reviews when required
• Conduct return to work reviews when required
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
• Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format

Experience, skills and qualifications required :

• Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications
• Exposure to change management processes.
• Awareness of current SHE and employment legislation / standards.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Project management and problem-solving skills.
• Numerical / Verbal reasoning skills at management norm (SHL).
• Lean thinking knowledge and understanding
• Information handling.

What we offer :

• Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity and respect
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work