Full job description
At ProAmpac, we are proud to be a worldwide leader in flexible packaging, delivering cutting-edge solutions and award-winning innovation across diverse global markets. With a strong commitment to integrity, intensity, innovation, involvement, and impact, we continually redefine what's possible - driven by collaboration with our employees, customers, and suppliers.
As one of the UK's largest flexible packaging manufacturers, ProAmpac Lincoln is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Conversion shift manager to join our high-performing production team. The Conversion shift manager will lead production teams within the bag making and slitting departments at ProAmpac Lincoln. Operating on a continental days shift pattern, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will act as site lead in the absence of senior management and play a key role in developing team capability and operational excellence.
Duties & responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor shift teams, delivering on-the-job training and maintaining development plans
* Ensure production targets are met safely and to the highest quality standards
* Act as site lead during weekends and in the absence of senior management
* Manage staffing levels, absence and performance with fairness and consistency
* Promote a culture of transparency, teamwork, and accountability
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the conversion area
* All other duties as assigned
Qualifications, education and experience:
* Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally flexible packaging industry
* Strong communication and people management skills
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
* Ability to work flexibly and take ownership of site operations when required
* 2+ years' experience in bag making and/or slitting in the flexible packaging industry (desirable)
Hours of work:
Dayshift pattern (requirement for every other weekend)
2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off:
Week 1 – Mon/Tues (on), Wed/Thurs (off), Fri/Sat/Sun (on)
Week 2 – Mon/Tues (off), Wed/Thurs (on), Fri/Sat/Sun (off)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,600.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme