Company Profile
The company is a leading supplier of printed flexible packaging solutions. They are currently seeking a Printing Press Lead Operator to join their team.
Title:
Printing Press Lead Operator
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000
Role and Responsibilities
- Operate and set up a flexographic printing press, supporting manufacturing operations to meet sales and profit targets.
- Promote cooperation with site colleagues and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Maintain housekeeping standards to care for equipment and ensure a clean, hazard-free work environment.
- Operate the press at optimum speed, following all job instructions and quality standards.
- Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and conduct pre-inspections; report equipment malfunctions to support teams or management.
- Clean printing plates, anilox rolls, and adhere to operator maintenance programs.
- Monitor ink viscosity and ensure adherence to quality guidelines, including customer-specific requirements and standards such as the x-rite system.
- Maintain world-class print quality and accurately record production data.
- Meet or exceed targeted standards, correct non-conformances, and perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
- Work safely, following all safety policies and procedures, including BRC and FSC Chain of Custody requirements.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
- Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with a positive attitude toward teamwork.
- Maintain health and safety standards and report concerns, near misses, and incidents for investigation.
- In the absence of the Printing Press Lead Operator, responsibilities are taken over by the Production Manager.