No 1 Lithographic Printer

MM is a global leader in consumer packaging. The Group provides packaging solutions for cartonboard and folding cartons with an attractive offer in kraft papers, uncoated fine papers, leaflets and labels. MM promotes sustainable development through innovative, recyclable packaging and paper products.

To strengthen our motivated Team at our Packaging Plant in Bradford, we are looking for a passionate No 1 Lithographic Printer (m/f/d). The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and running the Print machines producing high quality carton packaging to meet production, efficiency, customer and consumer requirements within the healthcare industry. The role must ensure all company policies and procedures are met including Health & Safety and Quality whilst managing operational and quality deadlines and fault reconciliation.

Person Specification:

• Successful candidates should be educated to a good standard with qualifications in Lithographic Printing or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of working within the Print Manufacturing Industry, preferably with previous exposure and experience with Lithographic Printers, KBA and or Komori Machines.
• Knowledge of operating machinery as well as previous skills and knowledge of working within a fast paced and ever-changing production and manufacturing environment is essential for this role.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety alongside the ability to adhere to company policy and procedures.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Must be able to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working, customer focused, reliable and methodical.
• Sound knowledge of IT packages, administration skills, attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills.
• GMP knowledge, and Lean Six Sigma knowledge and accreditation would also be desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively run the print machines, identifying and reporting any necessary maintenance faults and requirements.
• Maximise machine efficiency and minimise machine downtime.
• Achieve daily/weekly production targets.
• Carry out reconciliation of quantities required, and quantity produced, ensuring correct specifications and quantity of product are produced within the specified deadline.
• Ensure any shortages and targets not met or not as requested are escalated and reported to the department manager.
• Identify improvement opportunities and actively support company improvement initiatives including Internal Audits, Calibration, Gemba walks, 5S events, etc.
• Ensure the correct procedures and quality checks are completed to ensure production meets both company, customer specifications and established industry and quality standards.
• Compliance with good housekeeping, GMP procedures and the 5s methodologies.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment, escalating concerns and risk.
• Follow all company processes and procedures in accordance with company Quality Manual, ISO 9001:2000, PS 9000 and GMP.
• Support all new and existing employees in department related activities, training and development.
• Adopt a flexible approach to work and undertake any other duties to support effective running of the department as directed by the department manager.

Our Offer:

Hours of work: This is a continental working pattern working days and nights, 36 hours per week with paid breaks. The normal hours of work are based on 3 x 12-hour shifts per week on a 4-week rotating basis:

• Week 1: 06.00 – 18.00 Monday to Wednesday
• Week 2: 18.00 – 6.00 Sunday to Tuesday
• Week 3: 06.00 – 18.00 Thursday to Saturday
• Week 4: 18.00 – 06.00 Wednesday to Friday

On occasion, due to the nature of this role you will need to demonstrate a certain amount of flexibility.

We offer you a workplace in a stable environment at an international company that is an industry leader. In addition, interesting tasks with a high degree of management scope in a team that lives our values of responsibility, performance and passion on a daily basis.

Moreover, we offer individual development opportunities, a wide range of MM-Academy training courses, we also offer:

• Pension scheme
• On-site car parking
• Annual Salary Review
• EAP
• EyeCare Vouchers
• Help at Hand
• Christmas Party

MM is built on diversity. Our ambition is to build an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and empowered to thrive as part of a winning and engaged team.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your CV.