Finishing Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Finishing Manager.

Offset Print & Packaging, part of the Alzamora Group, is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent.  Employing over 100 personnel in the design, manufacture and distribution of product, Offset works with major global, blue-chip brands, producing for homewares, cosmetics, food and beverage and home entertainment markets.  We are accredited with internationally recognised manufacturing, environmental and quality certifications.

The Opportunity

The Finishing Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of the Finishing departments (die-cutting, gluing and windowing) and management of Team Leaders and Supervisors in a wide range of operational and employee areas. The role will be actively involved in developing and implementing plans and procedures in line with business goals and objectives.   The Finishing Manager will join an existing team reporting directly to the Operations Director.

  • Maintain and re-prioritize production schedule in liaison with Planning Manager based on changes in resource, customer, job requirements, inputs or constraints.
  • Ensuring personnel are allocated effectively throughout the finishing area according to requirements and employee capabilities/competencies, in liaison with the Finishing Team Leader(s).
    • Ensuring machinery and areas falling within remit of responsibility are maintained to a safe, effective level, and that any necessary interventions are communicated to relevant departments in accordance with business working practices.
    • Manage staff according to business’ standards and policies (appraisals, discipline, training, development, etc), creating an environment of positivity, teamwork and cooperation.
    • Playing a full and active part in the Operations leadership team, helping implement strategies that will meet the requirements of stakeholders and drive business forward.
    • Define and communicate performance expectations for staff, including coaching and counselling in the performance of job responsibilities, undertaking regular reviews to identify and set development targets.
    • Management of accurate and timely production records using Business Information Management Systems to manage production output with emphasis on efficiencies and quality in line with agreed KPIs.
  • Identify and communicate production Non-Conformances to QA team, implementing corrective action as agreed.
  • Other duties deemed necessary and appropriate with this management role.

Skills and Attributes: 

  • Minimum 3 years previous management experience essential
  • Experience working within packaging sector desirable 
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills
  • Confident and enthusiastic, with a desire to continuously learn and develop yourself and others through mentoring and training
  • Willingness and ability to communicate company directives to the team in positive, concise and effective manner
  • IT literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite 
  • Experience in oversight of manufacturing, quality, scheduling and overall performance and measurement against KPIs
  • Proactive character of high integrity, accountability and flexibility 

Benefits for the Finishing Manager include:

  • Competitive Salary DOE 
  • 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance
  • Company Workplace Pension
  • Long Service Award
  • Death in Service
  • Salary Benefits Program including :- Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts
  • Recruitment Referral Program
  • Annual Health Assessment 

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

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