Gluing Supervisor

Gluing Supervisor, Carton Packaging - Northants
Impressive & increasingly diversely equipped Print, Packaging & Labelling Solutions business, seek an experienced Gluing Minder with proven Supervisor skills, as they continue to invest & expand their Litho / UV Carton Printing Services operation.
Based from their Northants HQ, it represents a fabulous opportunity to become an integral part of motivated & skilled converting team, leveraging their recent significant investments in Litho Carton manufacturing capability and achievements in BRC AA grade certification.
This position is an on machine role, as the Gluing Supervisor will manage the construction of lithographic printed packaging in a variety of formats and on a range of materials, as well as managing the team to fulfil production output targets and the quality of work being produced. They operate an array of gluing machines alongside a highly invested lithographic printing division, including 3 x Brausse Forza gluing machines and a Boomerang folder-gluer.
Packaging gluing experience is essential, but you will be provided full training on these models.
Responsibilities:

• Operate Brausse gluing lines and Boomerang machine as required to construct high quality cartons, sleeves as well as a variety of other packaging types.
• Organise and lead the team to achieve Right First time product to a high quality and 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 their excellent BRC grading
• Daily maintenance and care of gluing lines and machinery.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience in Supervising a team is critical alongside a diligent & excellent team-working ethic
• A minimum of 3 years gluing experience is essential.
• A quality focussed attention to detail, with a pro-active, problem solving approach.
• Experience operating Brausse Machinery or Boomerang folder gluers is an advantage.
• Additional experience in lithographic printing and packaging converting is desirable.

The Gluing Supervisor will work across their range of gluing lines and equipment from Monday to Friday on double day shifts. (6:00am-14.00pm and 14.00pm-10.00pm.) in a fast-paced work environment with plenty of overtime available, high standards and proudly promoting excellent teamwork in a highly supportive employee culture.
Supervisor, Minder, Operator, Carton, Packaging, Corrugated, Gluing, Packaging, Brausse, Forza, Boomerang, Litho

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