SMED Make-Ready Technician – Fast Changeovers & Lean

MCC Label; Daventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays (pro,r

Free fruit weekly

Shout-outs & gifts

Annual health checks

Job summary

MCC Label in Daventry, Northamptonshire, is looking for a SMED Operative to join our manufacturing team. You will execute fast press changeovers to hit SMED targets, work safely and support Lean improvements.

The role requires experience in printing or manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset. We offer a 6-week training programme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in printing or manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Team player with a safety-first mindset.
• Comfortable following procedures and manuals.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute efficient press changeovers to meet daily SMED targets.
• Work safely and support site health, safety, and environmental objectives.
• Contribute to Lean improvements, particularly in SMED and yield.
• Accurate information loading and analysis of Radius is key.
• Support timely, cost-effective delivery of the print plan.
• Support initiatives to reduce changeover times.

Skills

Printing experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Procedures adherence

Basic computer skills

Radius software

Tools

Radius

Job description

MCC Label in Daventry, Northamptonshire, is looking for a SMED Operative to join our manufacturing team. You will execute fast press changeovers to hit SMED targets, work safely and support Lean improvements.

The role requires experience in printing or manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset. We offer a 6-week training programme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and competitive pay.