Job Description

Print & Finishing Manager

Nelipak Elsham

Are you a strong people leader with proven experience in FMCG manufacturing?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy driving continuous improvement?

We are looking for an experienced

Print & Finishing Manager

to lead our Print and Finishing Departments and support the site in achieving world-class performance.

About the Role

As a key member of our operational team, you will be responsible for the

Safety, Quality, Delivery and Performance

of the Print & Finishing Departments. You will ensure our processes, people and production standards align with the wider site strategy, while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can influence at all levels, drive high performance, and act as a role model for world-class manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and housekeeping. Lead and implement 5S and world-class manufacturing tools across the department. Drive improvements across departmental KPIs - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash, Employee Engagement and Engineering. Maintain and develop Quality standards, ensuring all products meet internal and external specifications. Lead root cause analysis to continually improve Right First Time and reduce downtime. Work closely with Planning to optimise scheduling and asset efficiency. Implement robust colour management processes and ensure consistency through collaboration with graphic and repro suppliers. Drive a right-first-time approach across pre-press, artwork and ink processes. Lead changeover and tooling optimisation initiatives to reduce downtime (e.g., Blades/Seals). Manage labour levels, authorise overtime and ensure the department meets production plans. Monitor and maintain stock accuracy, contributing to site-wide inventory accuracy above 99%. Reduce waste and identify further improvement opportunities. Ensure planned maintenance and medical cleaning activities are completed in full. Collaborate with Engineering to resolve and prevent breakdowns, elevating site engineering performance. Continuously improve processes, procedures and people capability. Coach, develop and build a strong talent pipeline within the department. Support recruitment, retention and engagement of team members. Work with suppliers and OEMs to standardise processes and introduce modern manufacturing methods. Lead and support cost-saving initiatives and VCI (Value Creation Initiatives) projects across the site.

Experience Required

Minimum 5+ years experience within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of COSHH and relevant Health & Safety legislation. Proven experience leading teams across multiple assets/machines. Practical understanding of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.

Competencies

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability and results orientation. Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail. Confident communication skills, both verbal and written, across all levels of the business. Ability to drive a high-performance culture and embed continuous improvement. Flexible and adaptable approach.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person