Returnable Packaging Team Lead Returnable Packaging Team Lead

About Crown
 

Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
 

It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
 

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
 

Salary £29,000 - £34,000 dependant on experience 

We have an opportunity for a Packaging Team Lead based at our Botcherby site located in Carlisle (UK) which is one of Crown's biggest plants in Europe. This is an exciting time to join Crown; Planned ends volume for 2025 is currently 6 billion, we expect this to rise to over 8 billion with the planned investment and with 3 can lines installed as well; our capacity is in excess of 1.5 billion cans with the potential to grow further.

Key accountabilities will be:

• Confirm packaging receipts and support the meticulous collection of evidence (photos, system entry, confirmed quantities after sortation) using return systems to accurately document the condition and quantity of returned secondary packaging materials.
• Adhere to and enforce strict safety, hygiene, and traceability protocols to safeguard the quality of products and the integrity of the manufacturing environment.
• Promptly report any deviations from SOPs, potential risks of product contamination, or other significant issues for immediate investigation. 

The ideal candidate should have:

• Demonstratable leadership experience.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures and strict safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for maintaining accurate records.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting and moving secondary packaging items.
• The ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and other team members.
• Basic IT literacy and familiarisation with Microsoft office applications.

Preferred

• FLT Licence – Training offered
• Basic understanding of traceability systems in a manufacturing environment – Training offered

The Terms & Conditions of Employment are those associated with a large, progressive company and include competitive salary, non-contractual bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and subsidised dental care.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we want to hear from you:

Please apply through our website uploading your CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply for the position of Packaging Team Lead and what you feel you could bring to the role.

What Crown Offers You

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
   

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging
 

Working Together
 

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown's culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.
 

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.
 

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