Production Operator

Future Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Operator to join their team. The role is hands-on, focusing on overseeing operations, training production operatives, and ensuring efficiency and quality on the factory floor. Ideal candidates will have experience in production environments, particularly with Polythene or Flexo printing; excellent communication and team skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of machinery set-up.
• Good communication skills and hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and support machine operators.
• Assist in setting up production jobs ensuring correct specifications.
• Monitor output and maintain quality control standards.

Skills

Production efficiency

Machine set-up

Communication

Team-oriented attitude

Job description

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My client is a well-established, round the clock manufacturer delivering dedicated production of extruded, printed and converted plain and printed flexible packaging in polythene and polypropylene film and bags. The company is known for its focus on quality, innovation, and customer service, offering customised packaging products designed to meet both performance and sustainability standards. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and continuous improvement, it operates with a skilled workforce and modern production capabilities.

They are now looking to recruit an experienced Production Operator to oversee and support the daily operations on the factory floor. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with production teams, ensuring jobs are set up correctly, run efficiently, and meet our quality and output standards.

Conversion / Extrusion experience would be of an advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production activities and support machine operators on the factory floor
• Assist in setting up production jobs, ensuring correct specifications and minimal downtime
• Optimise production efficiency by running machines at the most economical speeds
• Share knowledge and train production operatives to improve team capability and performance
• Monitor output, troubleshoot basic issues, and maintain quality control standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and report any issues to the management team
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with company standards

Candidate Attributes:

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally within Polythene or Flexo Printing
• Strong understanding of machinery set-up and production efficiency
• Good communication skills with a hands-on and team-oriented attitude
• Confident in passing on knowledge and mentoring other team members
• Reliable, proactive, and quality-focused