Job Description

Team Leader - Finishing

Graphic Packaging International - Gateshead

At

Graphic Packaging International (GPI)

, our products are part of everyday life--from the paper cup holding your morning coffee, to the packaging protecting your favourite foods and beverages. As a global leader in paper-based packaging, we partner with some of the world's most recognisable brands across food, beverage, household, personal care, and pet care.

With more than

25,000 employees across 130+ locations worldwide

, we are proud to be a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team committed to excellence, sustainability, and community impact.

If you want to be part of a business that makes a world of difference--this is your opportunity.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and motivated

Team Leader

to oversee our

Finishing department

during shift operations. You will coordinate all finishing activities to ensure products are completed

on time and in full (OTIF)

and to the highest standard. In the absence of departmental management, you will take responsibility for the full Finishing operation and may also support decision?making across

Cut & Crease

and

Print

.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all Finishing area activities during your shift. Communicate production commitments and ensure plans are completed on schedule. Coordinate with managers to ensure maintenance tasks are completed and recorded. Ensure PPE is worn correctly, and investigate/report any accidents or incidents. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and safety. Control workflow to deliver quality output and achieve OTIF performance. Organise break cover and support planning for holiday/sickness resourcing. Liaise with Planning, Print, Cut & Crease, and the Warehouse to keep production on track. Proactively identify risks or opportunities that may impact the production plan. Ensure full compliance with operational procedures, standards, and systems. Complete reports, investigations, and job?specific documentation as required. Drive performance in areas including

HSE, RFT quality, OTIF, downtime reduction, CTTF, and waste reduction

. Act as first point of contact for employee relations matters including RTWIs, investigations, disciplinary hearings, and grievances. Lead team briefings and communicate business updates and best practice. Undertake any other reasonable duties within the role.

Skills & Experience

Experience within a

packaging

or

FMCG

environment (preferred). Knowledge of standards such as

BRC, ISO9001, ISO12647, ISO18001, ISO14001

. Experience implementing

continuous improvement

initiatives. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage people, processes, and machinery. Excellent problem?solving ability and strong cost awareness. Able to work effectively in a fast?paced, high?pressure environment. Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire a team. Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels. High level of attention to detail and a tenacious, proactive approach. Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Full clean UK Driving Licence (some travel may be required). Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present clearly to various audiences. Enthusiastic, self?motivated, and able to multitask effectively under pressure. Demonstrates strong ownership, work ethic, and a positive attitude. Flexible to support other roles and multi?site working where required.
If this sounds like the right fit for you,

don't hesitate--apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,230.71 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Gateshead NE11 0LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Team Leading : 2 years (preferred) Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person