Simply Recruitment is working with a global packaging manufacturer, specialising in flexible packaging solutions with operations across multiple countries.
Reference number: SRG 239
Job title: Flexographic Printer
Salary: £38,130 per annum
Location: Greater Manchester
Duration: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
On offer for the role:
- Competitive salary with a leading sustainable packaging manufacturer
- Comprehensive 12-hour shift pattern with excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge flexographic printing technology
- Training and development opportunities within a global manufacturing group
- Leadership role directing Print Assistants and supporting team development
Reporting to: Print Process Manager
The successful candidate will have:
- Extensive flexographic printing experience with solvent-based inks
- Wide web press experience essential
- Relevant Print NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification preferred
- Strong manufacturing background in label or packaging printing
- Experience overseeing the work of others on print presses
- Good level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths preferred)
You will need the ability to:
- Set up and operate flexographic print machinery to optimum levels
- Lead and direct Print Assistants, ensuring compliance with SOPs
- Monitor and control print quality proactively
- Troubleshoot printing press and quality issues effectively
- Work 12-hour shift patterns, including days and nights
- Maintain lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and SMED
- Complete accurate paperwork and electronic data entry
Skills and experience:
- Fischer Krecke 126S, 20SIX CS colour printers or BOBST printer experience advantageous
- Knowledge of eXact Spectro and IFS6 systems
- Understanding of BRC, ISO and A2 permit compliance
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement techniques
- Experience working with KPIs and production targets
- Strong mechanical aptitude and computer-based system understanding
- Excellent attention to detail and quality focus
- Physical fitness for lifting and bending activities
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