Job Title:
SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) Operative –
Nights
Location:
Daventry, Northamptonshire
Salary:
£25, % night shift allowance
Hours:
Nights
– 21:00 to 06:15, Monday to Friday
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We're looking for a skilled SMED Operative to join a leading manufacturing business specialising in high-quality printed products. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys working to continuous improvement principles.
You'll play a key part in keeping our presses running efficiently, completing quick changeovers to minimise downtime, and ensuring production targets are met without compromising quality or safety.
What You'll Be Doing
* Carrying out efficient press changeovers to meet daily targets.
* Following health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
* Supporting Lean manufacturing improvements, particularly around SMED and yield.
* Accurately loading job data into the production system and analysing results.
* Working with the team to meet print schedules on time and cost-effectively.
* Helping to identify and deliver ways to reduce changeover times.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Experience in printing or manufacturing environments.
* Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
* Good problem-solving skills under pressure.
* Team player with a safety-first mindset.
* Comfortable following processes and manuals.
* Basic computer skills.
What's in it for You
* Competitive salary plus night shift allowance.
* Permanent contract with a stable, growing company.
* Opportunity to develop skills in a forward-thinking production environment.
* Supportive team culture and a focus on employee wellbeing.
If you've got the skills, experience, and mindset to help us deliver top-quality printed products while keeping downtime to a minimum, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career.