Support Team Leader - Packing Department

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Support Team Leader for their Packaging team in Milton Keynes. This role involves ensuring that products are packed correctly and safely, adhering to health and safety regulations while supporting the Team Leader. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality standards are met and contributing to a team-oriented culture. The company offers excellent career development and progression opportunities, making this an ideal position for someone eager to grow within a global manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet quality specifications and report defects.
• Support Team Leader duties and ensure smooth shift operations.

Skills

Packaging experience

Communication skills

Safe working practices

Job description

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Client:

ALPLA UK Limited

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

04a17c33cef8

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

What you will enjoy doing

We currently have opportunities within our Packaging team for a Support Team Leader at our Milton Keynes location (MK10 Kingston) due to expansion and growth.

Purpose of job/mission:

To ensure that containers removed from the machines are packed correctly in safe, hygienic containers in accordance with customer specifications. To support the Team Leader with various duties to ensure the smooth running of the shift. To cover Team Leader duties when required.

Tasks & responsibilities:

1. Ensure products being packed meet the required quality specifications. Report any defects to Supervision.
2. Ensure the packaging is of an acceptable standard, removing any bags or materials that do not fall within the required specifications.
3. Check that the label is the correct one for the product being packed and relevant paperwork is completed correctly.
4. Ensure products are properly wrapped for safe transportation. Report faults to Supervision.
5. Ensure housekeeping is of the highest standards at all times.
6. Carry out all duties in accordance with health and safety practices and within quality, hygiene, and food safety policy.
7. Support the Team Leader with various duties to ensure the smooth running of the shift.
8. Cover Team Leader duties when required.
9. Perform any other duties in connection with the operation of providing good quality packaging, that may from time to time be reasonably required by supervision and are consistent with the ‘Purpose of job/mission.'

What makes you great

Skills/Experience:

1. Recent experience within a packaging environment/fast-paced production.
2. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
3. Able to demonstrate safe working practices and adhere to strict H&S requirements and regulations.

Your profile - we are interested in applicants who are:

1. Reliable, self-motivated with a desire to grow with us.
2. Proactive, methodical, and safe working methods.
3. Proven experience of working well in a team environment.

What you can expect working with us

Packing Team Member – Support Team Leader

(12 Hour Shifts – 4 on 4 off – Days/Nights)

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

ALPLA UK offers career development and progression opportunities – we support and upskill, a perfect opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career within a Global Manufacturing organisation.

This position is advertised by ALPLA UK - Contact Kerry McCormick – Internal Recruiter – for more information.