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.
Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people.
Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business.
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 Production Manager to work for Waddington Europe - Arklow site.
Be responsible for the management of all resources (staff & production) within the Thermoforming Department.
Ensure the quality of the product produced, service delivery is at the required standard and working within the Company's accredited standards and health and safety requirements.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in management and manufacturing and if you have knowledge of thermoforming, plastics or packaging this would be advantageous.
You would preferably be a someone who is always looking for ways to improve, have excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure and a positive and motivating attitude.
This role is available working 7.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday full time, on a 6 month fixed term contract with an opportunity to be extended.
What We Need From You
Production
Ensure optimum use of available resources (labor, material, and equipment) to achieve the output for each shift, in line with the company production plan.
Identify positive and negative variances from the production plan and take action to correct any shortfalls within production.
Where corrective action is not possible within the shift, advise the Management Team of the issue and subsequent product hold situation.
Ensure that adequate information on the output of each shift is recorded to enable production planning to take the latest information into account for performance analysis.
Control costs within levels laid down by the Operations Manager
Initiate corrective action within the Management Team through the daily meetings within all Departments
Manage departmental budget spend by tracking staff overtime spend, machinery costs etc.
Create operation review reports as required covering
the metrics relating to Thermoforming manufacturing.
Quality & Hygiene
Conduct regular checks to maintain the required quality levels investigating deficiencies and taking corrective action.
Ensure all Company hygiene regulations and procedures are followed and adhered to.
Supervision of departmental clean-ups as per procedure on rotational basis.
Ensure all areas are working to the Company 'Clean-as-you-go' Policy.
Abide by the company's environmental and quality management procedures.
Staff Management
Oversee the day-to-day management of the Thermoforming staff in conjunction with the Shift Managers.
Deal with all administrative aspects of the thermoforming team including staff rostering, conflict/complaints management and performance appraisals etc.
Ensure that each shift manager assumes responsibility for recording and monitoring staff absence/leave/time in accordance company policy while ensuring the service area is adequately covered.
Lead by example to ensure the production department is professional, punctual, and dedicated team.
Have the ability to implement and manage change.
In conjunction with the Shift Managers, and the site management team keep staff briefed on developments and changes within the Company.
Help create and promote open communications and healthy working relationships among staff.
Recruit, select, train, and motivate staff to ensure that the required activities are carried out cost effectively whilst maintaining good employment relations.
Ensure that staff throughout the area of responsibility understand and comply with safe working practices whilst on the Company's business.
Ensure that all staff within Thermoforming fully understand the Company's procedures and rules and operate these fairly.
General
Drive & improve weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for the Thermoforming Department.
As appropriate, prepare Capex applications suitable for presentation to senior management.
Develop CI projects to support the business development.
Carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Operations Manager/Senior Company Management that are within your abilities, irrespective of grade/skill level.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
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.
By applying for this role you are accepting our Applicants Privacy statement which can be found at 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.
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