Flexo Web machine operator (printer / print minder) in Huntingdon

Reports to: Shift Supervisor / Production Manager

Based: HQ in Huntingdon

Hours: Various shift patterns depending on demand, examples below:

• 1 wk early shift, followed by 1 wk late shift (9 day fortnight, rarely work Friday PM) – 38.75hr Early shift 05:30 to 13:45 Mon-Fri – 38.75hr Late shift 13:45 to 00:00 Mon-Wed, 13:45-23:45 Thurs. Not required Friday. – Unpaid 30min lunch.
• 3 day 36hr week incl 30min paid lunch break & enhanced pay to equal standard 38.75hr wk – 06:00 to 18:00 Monday to Wednesday – 06:00 to 18:00 Thursday to Saturday – Occasional night shift 18:00 to 06:00 Monday to Wednesday

Holiday: 26 Days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Term: Permanent contract (standard UK ‘6-month probation’ applies).

Basic Salary: £15.63 to £19.51/hour (depending on performance / ability to run other machines).

Job Purpose: To produce products to the correct quality at target speed with minimal waste.

Key Drivers for role success:

• Desire to produce highest quality at fastest speed, with least waste.
• 2+ years web flexo experience preferred eg. Edale/Windmöller/Koenig/Gallus/Bobst machines, ideally running paper/board substrates, but not essential.
• Ability to carry out make readies to a high standard that allows the machine to run at optimal speed and reach OEE targets set.
• Must work to a high standard of accuracy.
• The ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner.
• The ability to prioritise work according to department deadlines.
• To have pride in their work and a methodical approach to their tasks.

Company Overview: Still 100% owned by the Lill family Est 1983, the company invented the packaging Amazon uses today and is proudly Europe’s largest independent producer of postal packaging, on a mission to eradicate plastics from ecommerce. Lil employs 80 operating from its Huntingdon manufacturing HQ (77,000 sqft) generating in excess of £18m Turnover and growing.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Rapid set up of machine to consistently achieving target speed/OEE for respective line.
• Full understanding of safe operation of process machinery including safety features, stops, lock‑out systems & safe systems of work along with risk assessments for the work area & ancillary equipment, tooling and consumables used for the process (COSHH).
• Strict adherence to job bag instructions and client‑approved master sample.
• Identifies and notifies Production Manager of potential issues on machine.
• Full understanding of corrugated material types to identify any material issues.
• Proactive carry out daily maintenance and assist with other TPM tasks.
• Responsible for assistants and feeders/stackers/packers.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment (5S) in the process area.
• In order to help in the efficiency and smooth running of the Company, you must recognise and fully accept that the company may require you to work in any section carrying out other duties within your capabilities, as workload requires.

Person Specification:

• Excellent at problem solving and establishing root cause.
• Highly flexible to cover other machines and learn new processes.
• Positive, helpful and motivated towards work.
• Reliable timekeeper and trustworthy.
• Being a team player with the ability to work on your own initiative when needed.
• Cope with challenging jobs whilst looking for continual improvements within the process.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Actively participates with all team members.
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Keeps calm under pressure.
• Can inspire others.
• Good observational skills.
• Willing to seek help if or when required.

Literacy and Numeracy: A good level of literacy & numeracy is required.