Job Description
We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper. Here you get the possibilities. To learn, to develop, to make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe. With the passion for technology and driven by progress. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world. An international player and still always close by. Full of innovation, full of new ideas, full of opportunities for everyone. So whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want. Let’s grow together!
As Lead Operator KBA at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We offer you an attractive benefits package. And last but not least, a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues. The organization has a very flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain Colleagues – all levels and Colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project by project basis.
Main Responsibilities
• Lead & Operate our KBA Offset Print machine running solid board for food packaging companies to specified quality standards.
• Mix Inks using our automated ink machine to job order specification.
• Make sure to consume left over mixed ink before making new batches.
• Ensure printed quality is of the highest standard of accuracy, registration and clarity.
• Ensure machine is cleaned down between orders and at the end of each day this includes rollers, heads, ink buckets etc…
• Monitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targets.
• Coordinate with the Design team on any issues raised or potential design changes to artwork.
• Report to Supply chain and design team with any tooling damages or upgrades / replacements required.
• Report to Production Manager and work to achieve all KPI targets, this includes Quality & Waste, Speeds, Outputs, Efficiencies & OEE.
• Weekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine to maintain high BRC standards, pulling out all the rollers working with engineering team to grease and replace any worn parts.
• Learn & Operate other process lines & Machines such as Die cutters, Folder Gluers and Laminators when requested as part of the companies training and development plans.
Minimum Qualification Level
Level 2
Essential and Desirable Skills
Essential Requirements:
• Excellent attention to detail a must.
• Printing Experience essential.
• Leadership skills to lead the KBA machine.
• A team player – prepared to help others.
• Exhibit good knowledge of colour combination.
• Able to use pantone colour charts.
• Quality focused to produce top quality board.
• KPI focused to deliver required outputs for customers.
Desirable Requirements:
• Experience within the packaging industry.
• Machine operating experience.
• Forklift driving advantageous due to multi skilled work available.
Training Provided
Yes