Shift Team Leader - Print

SAICA FLEX UK LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable packaging company in Wigan is looking for a Shift Team Leader - Print. The role involves leading the print process, ensuring safety and quality standards, and developing team performance. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Flexographic printing and effective communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement (22 days plus Bank Holidays)

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Print process on your shift.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Monitor KPIs and resolve issues with team members.
• Communicate shift performance effectively.

Skills

Flexographic Printing

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

IOSH Safety Qualification

Job description

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Shift Team Leader - Print

Apply remote type On-site locations Wigan time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: November 22, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR100233

Join Saica Flex, a division of the Saica Group specializing in flexible packaging and labeling. At Saica Flex, we have a challenge: to drive and develop sustainable solutions based on the principles of the circular economy.

At Saica Group, we have integrated the circular economy into our business model, embracing sustainability as the key to achieving a more responsible production system. At Saica Flex, you’ll be part of the circle!

We believe in talent, professional growth, and making a positive impact on the world. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where every day is an opportunity to innovate and create a better world, Saica Group is the place for you!

Job:

Shift Team Leader - Print

Job Description:

At Saica Group, we are more than an organisation; we are a community committed to driving sustainable paper solutions for corrugated board and packaging while championing circularity in waste management. With over 10000 colleagues in 11 countries, our rich history spanning 80 years and our unwavering dedication to our mission and values, we invite you to be part of a journey that leaves a lasting impact.
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 KPI’s 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

Work Experience:

General Manufacturing Operations

Education:

NVQ (National Vocational Qualification): N/A

Worker Type:

Regular

Why choose Us

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

Saica Group is committed to Occupational Risk Prevention for its employees and partner companies, Environmental Protection, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we strive to maintain a balance between professional and personal life.

All CVs received will be handled in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation and will be archived unless the candidate expressly requests their cancellation or rectification in writing.

Why work here?

Join us today and shape tomorrow's sustainable solutions with the 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 (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States), 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). The group's revenue is € 3.620 million (consolidated sales as of 31 December 2023).