Shift Team Leader - Print

Saica Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging company in Greater Manchester is seeking a motivated Shift Team Leader for their Print Process. The role involves leading the print team to meet performance targets, maintaining quality and safety standards, and developing team members. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Flexographic printing experience and strong leadership skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions in the packaging industry.

Benefits

Friendly atmosphere

Progression opportunities

Employee of the Month Award

22 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Platform

Eye test vouchers

Free Tea/Coffee

Qualifications

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer.
• 5+ years Operations / Flexographic Print experience.
• Knowledge of inks and plate mounting.
• Experience in Team Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Print process on your shift.
• Ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed.
• Monitor and resolve KPI issues.
• Develop team members and recommend training.

Skills

Flexographic Printing

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Keeping

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

IOSH or similar operational safety qualification

Job description

About Saica Group

Saica Group offers sustainable paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated board and flexible packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. With more than 12,000 employees and a presence in 11 countries, Saica Group has four business lines: the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard (Saica Paper), waste management and environmental services (Saica Natur), the production of corrugated board packaging (Saica Pack), and flexible packaging (Saica Flex).

Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers. We are now seeking a motivated candidate to join our team and build a career in the print industry. Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.

Why Choose Us: By joining the Saica Group, you are choosing more than a job – you are choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You will collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

Join Us Today and Shape Tomorrow's Sustainable Solutions with the Saica Group.

Shift Team Leader – Print Process – About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Shift Team Leader – Print Process to join our team. You will be responsible to lead the Print process on your shift including the mounting and ink department ensuring safety, quality and overall performance targets are achieved. You will ensure that KPIs are monitored during the shift and any issues resolved with the team members. You will communicate shift performance through end-of-shift performance reports and verbal communication with oncoming team leaders / process manager.

Shift Team Leader – Print Process – Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety and environment procedures and policies are followed.
• Leadership and management of the print department on shift with responsibility for ensuring standards / performance are met in:
• Safety, health, environment and hygiene
• Quality
• Meters per manned hour
• Make ready times
• Waste
• 5S and housekeeping standards
• Maintenance is carried out to planned timescales.
• Team development, performance monitored and recommendation made to the process manager for training of team members as and when required.
• Establish a disciplined and organised working environment

What We Need From You

• Fully trained Flexographic Printer
• 5+ years Operations / Flexographic Print
• Knowledge of inks and plate mounting
• Experience of Team Leadership
• Problem solving knowledge / experience.
• Excellent time keeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Approachable / reliable
• Able to communicate effectively to all levels of employees
• Good team player
• Able to perform well under pressure with a can do attitude
• IOSH or similar operational safety qualification (desirable not essential)
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques an advantage
• Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting also an advantage
• Fluent English – ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and understand both written and verbal work instructions

Print Roles Operate Across The Following Shift Patterns

Printers operating the F&K machine, they will work a 12 hour shift pattern, spread over a rotating 4 week cycle. This will typically be:

Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off

Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights

Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days

Week 4 – 7 off

A reasonable level of fitness is required as the role involves some physical activity e.g. lifting & bending.

What do we offer?

• Friendly atmosphere
• Progression
• Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually)
• Holiday entitlement 22 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £500
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Eye test vouchers
• Free Tea/Coffee

Job Requirements

You will enjoy working at Saica if you: Care: Are a team-player, support your colleagues and share your ideas. It’s important that you want an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Value: Have high standards, want to achieve good quality and great service. Challenge: You are self-motivated to improve and achieve. You are open and transparent, tell it as it is. Specific skills or experience requirements will be shown in the job description.