Production Team Leader (Di-Cut)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Cricklade is seeking a Production Team Leader for their Di-Cut team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £29,952 per year, with opportunities for bonuses and benefits. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate a team. Responsibilities include leading production activities, ensuring safety standards, and communicating effectively with team members. Apply now to be part of a company with a strong growth history.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Long service awards

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Previous Team Leader experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of operatives efficiently.
• Prepare machinery for daily operations.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Team leader or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience of Flexographic print or corrugated case conversion

Strong leadership skills

Ability to learn quickly

Self-motivated

Fit and able to carry out physical work

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Tools

Bobst

Rabollini

Roller Press

Stripping Area

Job description

£29,952 per year, Basic salary, plus bonus & benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/02/2026

About this job

Production Team Leader (Di-Cut) Location: Cricklade/Swindon Package: £29,952 increasing to £30,659.20 after successful completion of probation bonus and other company benefits Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

• Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:00 Reporting to: Production Manager The Company GWP, one of the UK's leading packaging manufacturers, are looking for a Production Team Leader
• Di-Cut to join our established team.

You will become part of a business established for more than 30 years, with a strong history of producing sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging.

Being part of Macfarlane PLC (the UK's largest packaging distributor) and experiencing strong growth over the past three years.

The Role The Di-Cut Team Leader role is well suited to an individual with experience in a manufacturing environment.

With responsibility for a small team of operatives, the equipment in your area, housekeeping, efficiency of the processes and the quality of the products.

You will be the point of communication between the production manager, planner and your team.

Accuracy and efficiency are key to this role.

You must be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Due to the location of our site, ideally your own transport would be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, your role will involve the following activities: Set the highest example of Health and Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Commitment and Attendance. You will be first report to crews running Bobst, Rabollini, Roller Press and Stripping area. Co-ordinating daily the allocation of your team to processes as required by the production schedule. Ensure machinery is prepared at start of shift and shut down properly at the end of shift. Deliver completion of tasks within agreed quality standards causing no delay to the overall process of delivery of product to our customers. Attend daily production meetings to feedback progress and be aware of the daily schedule. Identify and carry out improvement projects with the Production Manager for your area. Tasked with continuously improving efficiencies/productivity in above areas and making sure daily requirements are achieved. Understanding of Spec information and process jobs as instructed. Ensure your team have materials and equipment they need to avoid unnecessary downtime. Arranging of holiday cover and overtime as required to ensure continuous production in your area. Operate equipment and train others as required.

About you

If you have any or all of the following skills and experience, you will be a good fit for this position.

• Team leader or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of Flexographic print or corrugated case conversion very beneficial
• The ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills
• Strong leadership skills and be able to lead by example
• Fit and able to carry out physical work.
• Must be self-motivated to work on his/her own for part of the day
• Able to prioritise, multitask and problem solve effectively
• Experience on the following machines / areas could be advantageous: Bobst, Rabollini, Roller Press, Stripping Area
• Previous Team Leader experience

The Benefits

We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a rewarding bonus scheme.

• 23 days annual leave plus all public / bank holidays
• Long service awards (10-40 years)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee assistance programme to support and advise with well-being and any issues

How to apply / next steps

This is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting our favoured candidate to commence with us as soon as possible.

To make an application please simply click 'Apply' ensuring that you CV is up to date and relevant.

All applications will be acknowledged, shortlist applicants normally hearing from us within two to three weeks.

Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven't heard from us within four weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Should you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team directly.

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