Senior Production Manager

3 weeks ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Northwood Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Production Operator to join our production team at our Lancaster site. This is a shift-based role working 2 days and 2 nights, followed by 4 days off. The role offers varied tasks and a range of benefits, including potential career progression.

The main purpose of this role is to operate a paper manufacturing machine to ensure high-quality recycled tissue production. Key responsibilities include:

  • Operating the Paper Machine to a high standard of safety and good housekeeping.
  • Understanding the entire papermaking process.
  • Identifying faults and suggesting remedies.
  • Reporting quality issues and communicating with team members.
  • Providing cover for the Team Leader in their absence.
  • Testing each reel manufactured off the Paper Machine, recording, analyzing, and making adjustments as necessary.
  • Starting up and shutting down the Paper Machine safely and efficiently.
  • Leading and/or assisting with Paper Machine clothing changes.
  • Undertaking risk assessments and managing risks effectively.
Essential Skills

Essential criteria include:

  • NVQ Level 2, including Math's, English, and IT, or equivalent.
  • A high level of competency and understanding of all Production departments.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Good communication skills.

Desirable criteria include:

  • A current Fork Lift Truck License.
  • H&S qualification.
  • LEAN understanding.
About Northwood

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies providing manufacturing, supply, and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products. Our mission is to be the market-leading partner in the away-from-home tissue industry.

We are a highly successful, award-winning, and ambitious business with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper, and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland, and Europe, servicing markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering, and education.

Benefits
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Free company products.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts.
  • Wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service.
  • Free early access to pay scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Employee referral scheme.


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