Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
It's true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions)
For almost 50 years we've delighted many of Europe's largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.
And that's why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.
Our values drive value for all and that is why we are passionate about having the right culture, and our company behaviours are at the core of everything we do:
* We prioritise our physical and mental health
* We care about our environment
* We are accountable to each other
* We communicate respectfully
* We are positive in attitude
If you are passionate about these behaviours too then come and join our family, we cannot wait to meet you.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Waddington Europe - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.
We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.
We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.
How You'll Perform The Role
Waddington Europe has a vacancy for a Shift Manager in Thermoforming Department to work for Waddington Europe - Bridgwater site.
We are looking for a manager who enjoys a hands-on role managing the shift. Putting safety first, delivering the plan in the most efficient and cost productive way by getting the most out of the equipment, resources, and people available.
This role is available on a 3 shift rotational pattern. 9:15pm - 6:15am Sunday-Thursday, 05:15am-14:15pm Monday to Friday followed by 13:15pm-22:15pm Monday-Friday, working 8.5 hours per day, full time.
What We Need From You
* Run as per the plan ensuring any issues or deviations are managed and reported, all end of shift reports have been completed and sent to the relevant departments
* Ensure all production reporting during and at the end of the shift end is accurate and all set-ups of machines ready for a smooth transition onto the next shift
* Prioritising the utilization of labour to ensure all production and customer demands are met
* Following the production plan, ensure efficiency targets are met, alongside our high- quality standards whilst maintaining our health and safety procedures
* Maintain and improve staff efficiencies and effectiveness
* Attend daily meetings when necessary
* Ensure tool changes are done in the allocated time, pre-preparations or issues are highlighted ahead to minimize downtime and waste
* Using the plan, prioritize the run order of machines, ensuring they run at an optimal cycle to maximise productivity, staff efficiencies, and effectiveness
* Understand fully all procedures and ensure that all tests and/or checks both manual and visual are carried out
* Ensure that all goods leaving the department are labelled appropriately (internal/external) fit for purpose, secured, and fully covered and that all required documentation is attached
* Assist in training of less experienced staff and to offer help and guidance whenever possible
* Undergo additional training as and when required to perform their respective duties safely and effectively
* Comply with all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is maintained
* Abide by the company's environmental and quality management procedures
* Responsible for the authorization of holidays, sick leave and return to work interviews and maintain TMS systems
* Arrange staff overtime as requested
* Carry out yearly and year end appraisals
* Carry out investigations and disciplinary's as requested
* Ensure quality checks are made regularly and that product quality meets or exceeds the standards set
* Ensure quality standards are maintained and any nonconforming items are investigated and resolved in accordance with NCR procedures
* Instil a culture of continuous improvement and team working
* Assist in the activities associated with company stock-takes
* Communicating with the production manager and site lead and all other departments at all levels ensuring information is passed efficiently and correctly
* To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
* Wears and leads by example of the wearing of the work uniform and PPE equipment
* Comply with all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is maintained
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Below is an example of some of the benefits we offer:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension – as well as salary sacrifice open to ALL employees
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice
* Life Assurance - from day 1
* Long Service Awards for each 5 years of service
* Above minimum holiday allowance (with Bank Holidays on top)
* Company sick pay after 6 months
* On-site parking
* Mental Health first aider on-site
* Bonus' and incentives available
* Company enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
* Refer A Friend scheme
* Company social events
* Fully funded professional qualifications
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritises support for organisations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organisation.
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We can't wait to meet you - We are proud to be a business that's going places, that puts the safety of our workforce above all else, and which truly values you and your development.