Gluing Supervisor (Ref: PK9463)

NEW VACANCY! (PK9463)

GLUING SUPERVISOR

COMMUTABLE FROM NORTHANTS / CAMBRIDGESHIRE

SALARY £OPEN (Depending on Experience)

DOUBLE DAY SHIFTS: Monday to Friday (6am till 2pm / 2pm till 10pm)

Our client is a well-established printed packaging manufacturer supplying into a wide range of market sectors in the UK. They produce packaging mainly for the retail sector which includes self-adhesive labels, linerless labels and printed folded cartons. These are produced using Lithographic, Flexographic and Digital Print Processes.

They are looking for a Gluing Supervisor to join their production team. You will be responsible for managing the construction of lithographic printed packaging in a variety of formats and on a range of materials as well as manage the team to fulfil production output targets and quality of work being produced.

You will be operating Brausse Gluing Lines and Boomerang Machine as required. They currently have 4 gluing machines in operation within their lithographic printing division, including 3 Brausse Forza Gluing Machines and a Boomerang Folder Gluer.

** My client will provide full training on these model of gluers, however packaging gluing experience is essential! **

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the Brausse gluing lines and Boomerang machine as required to construct high quality cartons, sleeves as well as a variety of other packaging types
• Lead the team to achieve Right First time product to a high quality/customer specification
• Organise systems to ensure all jobs for gluing shift are ready
• Manage the quality of packaging gluing and construction
• Assist in the planning of trials for new packaging projects
• Ensure daily schedules are met
• Complete documentation for traceability and to maintain our excellent BRC grade
• Daily maintenance and care of gluing lines and machinery

Requirements:

• An excellent team-working ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Diligent and attentive to detail
• A minimum of 1 year gluing experience is essential
• A pro-active, problem-solving approach
• Experience operating Brausse Machinery or Boomerang folder gluers is an advantage
• Experience in Supervising a team is essential
• Any additional experience in lithographic printing and packaging converting is desirable