Pre Press Operator

Location: Peel Park Campus, East Kilbride

CCL Design is a leading global supplier of product and identification solutions. At CCL Design we manufacture and design branding components, security products, informational and intelligent labelling products for high growth sectors of the global electronics market.

Purpose of Role

To ensure that all press materials and tools are kitted and delivered to printing press on time and right 1st time. Provide full Pre Press support. Assist with screen mounting, cutter management, anilox management & ink mixing duties as and when required by the business.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Review schedule and prioritise jobs to be kitted
• Obtain job cards and check all documentation matches requirements
• Check and prepare kit as per documentation, mix & issue inks and complete checklists
• Deliver kit to Kanban area – ensuring Kanban areas are always stocked
• Assist in press set up / strip down – Returning all tooling to Pre Press once jobs are completed
• Assist press during any roll changes
• Supply consumables to press
• Return unused material & ink to stock in IFS system and print out ID Labels
• Accurately input data into IFS System
• Ensure Company 5S housekeeping standards are met at all times
• Assist in cutter management, anilox cleaning, screen mounting and ink mixing as required

Scope/Measurement of Performance

• Waste KPI
• Efficiency KPI
• Feedback from peers and/or Shift Leaders

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Fully understands H&S requirements in the work place
• Experience of working in a Pre Press environment
• Experience in tooling management
• Ink mixing experience
• The ability to effectively manage all Pre Press tooling and sustain their optimal condition through good practice and processes.
• Drive housekeeping standards in conjunction with current processes and work instructions.
• Efficient response to press at set up / strip downs
• Strong and effective communication of issues and requirements to Printers, Shift Leaders & Engineering staff
• The ability to forecast consumable requirements
• Maintains high levels of quality awareness
• Fully understands H&S requirements in the work place

All applicants will be subject to a basic Disclosure check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that due to levels of response, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We respectfully ask no agencies to contact us regarding this vacancy.

Digital Print & Converting Operator

Location: Peel Park Campus, East Kilbride

CCL Design is a leading global supplier of product and identification solutions. At CCL Design we manufacture and design branding components, security products, informational and intelligent labelling products for high growth sectors of the global electronics market.

We now have a vacancy for a Digital Print & Converting Operator reporting directly to the Production Shift Leader. The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain the latest digital technology. The candidate will have the ability to operate the HP Indigo 6800 Digital Press and ABG Digicon Series 2 Press, provide leadership within the Digital Manufacturing Cell. Also, provide feedback on performance related issues within cell and provide root cause analysis. They must also liaise with Shift Leaders and other departments to ensure effective performance of the Digital Manufacturing Cell.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Multi Skilled to operate effectively both HP Indigo 6800 and Digicon Series 2.
• Working within tight timescales to deliver optimum results.
• Ensuring that all necessary equipment is available, well maintained and in good working order.
• Managing consumables and placing orders to ensure availability
• Shift Working and Flexibility where required.
• Ensuring quality issues are reported and action taken to improve any issues.
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques.
• Operation of various forms of machinery as mentioned above
• Ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, Operational and Security policies and procedures.
• Ensuring accidents, and the potential for accidents, is eliminated through active leadership and action.
• Ensure all products meet the specified quality standards at all stages of the production process.
• Ensure housekeeping and 5S standards are part of daily routine.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process (including complaints investigations) and actively deliver required changes.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems arising during each shift and escalate to secure assistance when necessary.
• Effectively communicate performance information, including current problems and actions, at shift handover.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Indigo 6800 Digital Printing with ILP Level 1 minimum.
• Digicon Series 2 Operational Experience with experience of Flexographic and Rotary Screen Printing, Varnishing,
• Hotfoil, Laminate and Die Cut.
• Professional Qualification in a technical discipline (e.g print apprenticeship).
• Understanding of Artwork and Reprographic processes
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Relevant experience related to narrow web label printing.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, ever changing production environment.
• Able to set clear standards and apply them robustly.
• Experience of working within a 5S environment.
• Experience of using modern manufacturing improvement techniques and able to demonstrate continuous improvement success.
• Good decision maker able to act on information and data available.
• Willingness to embrace new technology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility within role.
• Basic colour theory / control.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Hours of Work: The role is shift based working on a treble shift pattern of Early/Back/Night shifts rotating weekly. Flexibility will be required to modify this during high customer demand

All applicants will be subject to a basic Disclosure check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that due to levels of response, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We respectfully ask no agencies to contact us regarding this vacancy.

Production Operator

Location: Peel Park Campus, East Kilbride

CCL Design is a leading global supplier of product and identification solutions. At CCL Design we manufacture and design branding components, security products, informational and intelligent labelling products for high growth sectors of the global electronics market.

We now have a vacancy for a Production Operator reporting directly to the Production Shift Leader. The purpose of this position is to work in a team in a coating, mixing and QA environment, to meet and exceed all job requirements and to carry out all current and future duties in a positive, safe and responsible manner.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Safety Awareness and correct use of PPE.
• Trained on all aspects of running the coater, mixing equipment and QA testing apparatus.
• Material identification and interpreting processing documentation.
• Loading and unloading materials safely to and from the machine.
• Machine setting using the details contained within the work instructions for each job.
• Give 100% inspection for defects while running.
• Basic mix handling, required to prepare mixes for the coater.
• Accurate data input into our ERP systems.
• Maintain stock levels and all consumables at the coater.
• Operation of Fork Lift Trucks.
• Ensure any mix preparation such as pre stirring and viscosity before coating is done by one of the team members.
• Support your team with roll changes and any other downtimes.
• Cover tea breaks, training, absenteeism and any other requirements.
• Being part of a production team producing high quality products to the highest possible standard as per job specifications, while working within a team where continuous improvements in quality and efficiency are the norm, satisfying the customer while working in a safe manner are the main goals.
• Continual learning all aspects of the process including, reading job cards, and loading the materials onto the machine, updating the computer system and inspection the quality of the product while running.
• To test sample product off the machine for quality assurance, performing various tests on various products in accordance with the product specifications, and reporting back to the coating operators all relevant test results, also recording and filing all test results as per specification.
• Other responsibilities include embracing change, showing flexibility covering different shift patterns, completing reasonable tasks and reasonable amounts of overtime as required to satisfying customer demand, also to provide support to the team in all aspects of the job while maintaining a good housekeeping standard.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment is desired.
• A record of achieving targets set including quality, waste and efficiency.
• Good attention to detail and naturally follows processes and procedures exactly.
• Able to demonstrate making continuous improvement in similar roles, preferably within a company considered to be best in class.
• Knowledge of implementing problem solving techniques / quality tools.
• Team player who has a flexible approach within the team.
• Demonstrates good standards of housekeeping and work area disciplines.
• Computer literate and able to transact data accurately.
• Counter Balance & Reach Fork Lift Truck License, preferred, but training would be given to the right candidate.

Hours of Work: The role is shift based working on a treble shift pattern of Early/Back/Night shifts rotating weekly. Flexibility will be required to modify this during high customer demand.

All applicants will be subject to a basic Disclosure check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that due to levels of response, only successful applicant will be contacted.

We respectfully ask no agencies to contact us regarding this vacancy.

Screen Printer

Purpose of position.

To print production parts using different print machinery.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce high quality printed parts at all times.
• Carry out general machine maintenance as per the maintenance plans.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Work to the ISO9001 Quality Procedures.
• Operate Hand Printing, Semi-Auto Printing and Sakurai Cylinder Press Printing machines.
• Train and cover ink mixing as required.

Scope/Measurement of Performance

• Efficiency KPI’s.
• Quality KPI’s.
• Training Records.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Experienced in Screen Printing.
• Good team player.
• Looking for an opportunity in a small growth company providing expansion of role in the future.
• Assertive, self-motivated with drive to succeed and to take on responsibility and ownership.
• Structured, organized working methods.

Purchasing and Sourcing Executive

Purpose of position.

Purchasing / Sourcing

Main Responsibilities

• Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs through Purchase Requisitions
• Observes the trends in sourcing and product availability to achieve best pricing and quality for all aspects of the business needs – identify any risks to the organisation
• Maintains good working relationship with Suppliers to achieve best pricing and lead time fulfillment
• Work with sourcing and key employees in identifying / researching and implementing new Suppliers whilst ensuring good working relationship
• Review of all new products / alternatives to suit business needs
• Implementation and development of requirement and business processes for procurement and inventory planning through maintenance of inventory levels and product lead times
• Key initiative to reduce spend and limit incoming freight from Suppliers through order planning and consolidation
• Maintenance of ERP Procurement Basic Data
• Liaise with relevant departments and communicate any Supplier Issues (i.e. delivery delays) which will impact production
• Review of Supplier OTD and Improvement Plan implementation

Scope/Measurement of Performance

• Key Performance Indicators and Measures
• Corrective Actions
• Appraisals
• Objectives set by Senior Business Analyst
• Supplier OTD
• Procurement Spend

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Computer Skills – Excel and knowledge of ERP Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Good attention to detail and naturally follows processes and procedures accurately
• Team player
• Number of years’ experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience of working closely with Suppliers
• Implementing problem solving techniques
• Manufacturing experience preferable but not essential
• Experienced in Screen Printing.
• Good team player.
• Looking for an opportunity in a small growth company providing expansion of role in the future.
• Assertive, self-motivated with drive to succeed and to take on responsibility and ownership.
• Structured, organized working methods.

Production Engineer

Purpose of position

To support the Production Process ensuring equipment capability and process related performance is consistently achieved

Main Responsibilities

• Sustaining Equipment & Process Performance
• Measure machine equipment for Capability, reliability and repeatability
• Daily review of Production status with Shift Leaders for all key Product Related Issues. (e.g. Yield, Product Fails, Bottlenecks)
• Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment is working correctly and any mechanical issues are reported and resolved
• Work with operators to ensure process requirements are being applied as defined
• Review production performance KPIs, escalating any concerns to Shift Leader
• New Equipment Identification, Selection and Introduction with experience of building supplier relationships and keeping up to date with current industry trends and technology.

• Continuous Improvement - Drive to simplify and improve processes within the department
• Measure and identify ways of improving processes, ensuring changes are implemented effectively
• Identify bottle necks within the process, due to processing issues, look for ways to resolve and action
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available, well maintained and in good working order
• Train and develop the team through the transfer of knowledge
• Weekly Meetings with Production team to drive CI activity
• Review individual products to drive process improvements.

Scope/Measurement of Performance

• Efficiency KPI’s.
• Quality KPI’s.
• Waste KPI’s
• CI Deliverables – cost savings, process improvements etc

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• HNC in an Engineering or equivalent experience
• Printing Industry and Process experience –Screen, Digital
• Process Capability – working knowledge of statistical process control (for example fingerprinting, CPK trials)
• Process Capability – working knowledge of statistical process control (for example fingerprinting, CPK trials)
• Process Capability – working knowledge of statistical process control (for example fingerprinting, CPK trials)
• Problem solving (e.g. 8D)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate people to achieve targets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge performance from other areas
• Strong data analysis skills utilizing Excel or other relevant tools.
• Understanding of quality systems
• Contributes to a Continuous Improvement culture

Finisher

Purpose of Position

To cover all aspects of Finishing.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce high quality finished parts at all times.
• Carry out general machine maintenance as per the maintenance plans.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Work to the ISO9001 Quality Procedures.
• Operate Platen Press and Zund cutting machines.
• Inspect finished goods.
• Carry out a multitude of finishing tasks including hole punching, assembly and picking out of products.
• Operate a Digital Print Machine.

Scope/Measurement of Performance

• Efficiency KPI’s.
• Quality KPI’s.
• Training Records.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Able to multi-role within a number of roles.
• Good team player.
• Looking for an opportunity in a small growth company providing expansion of role in the future.
• Assertive, self-motivated with drive to succeed and to take on responsibility and ownership.
• Structured, organized working methods.

Product Development Chemist

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

A global specialty packaging pioneer, CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide. The Company is divided into four reporting segments: CCL Label, CCL Container, Avery and Checkpoint. CCL currently operates in 40 countries, across 6 continents, and employees over 22,000 employees in 168 production facilities. To learn more visit us at https://ccllabel.com/about-us/.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for working with a team on assigned projects and tasks within the CCL Design product development group. The individual will play a role in designing and testing new products specifically around adhesives and coatings. This position works closely with other members of the product development group and develops strong cross-functional relationships throughout the division. Assignment will provide exposure to the business categories, suppliers and manufacturing network of the CCL organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Development Manager, the Product Development Chemist is accountable for:

• Development or modification of coatings to improve function of current or new products.
• Working with suppliers to formulate adhesives for market segments.
• Testing new formulations to customer specifications.
• Scaling product development activities to meet project deadlines. This includes:
• Bench top and pilot plant development
• Experimental design test work
• Evaluating results with a team to determine direction
• Maintaining appropriate records of work
• Helping plan, organize, and conduct plant trials and trials at supplier locations.
• Understanding, creating, implementing, and modifying product and process specifications and procedures.
• Modifying designs based upon testing outcomes.
• Recommending process and material improvements to achieve superior results.

EDUCATION & OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Chemistry or related field required.

Ability to travel: Position requires approximately 25% travel. This varies based on project cycles.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, technical competence, and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation and goal orientation.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with cross functional team members and management.
• Must be a team player and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers to develop reliable and repeatable components.
• Knowledge of and follows applicable safety procedures and GMPs.
• Competent in Flow/FMEA/Control Plans
• Ability to present highly technical material in an easy to understand way.
• Understanding of DOEs, statistical analysis, and experimental design.



BENEFITS:



• We offer a competitive benefits package along with an exciting and challenging work environment! Apply now to learn more about this growth opportunity.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off
• Flexibility
• Gain share bonus eligibility

Quality Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

A global specialty packaging pioneer, CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide. The Company is divided into four reporting segments: CCL Label, CCL Container, Avery and Checkpoint. CCL currently operates in 40 countries, across 6 continents, and employees over 22,000 employees in 168 production facilities. To learn more visit us at https://ccllabel.com/about-us/.

The ideal candidate will not only have the technical skill set described below; however, he/she will also possess the soft skills needed to interact with both internal and external customers on a regular basis under various circumstances.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Recommend corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.
• Interact with the customer via email or telephone to collect data relating to quality issues. Record this information and perform the necessary steps to discern whether or not a refund is due, if it is a processing issue on CCL side or processing issue with the Customer.
• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and ELS tools and analyses. Lead and/or participate in quality process improvement projects.
• Ensure performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
• Communicate the voice of the customer throughout the organization. Track trends and report on findings.
• Interact as needed with Sales, Facilities, Manufacturing, and divisional technical resources to obtain information pertinent to understanding and resolving customer quality issues.
• Responsible for claim entry process from initial entry to credit generation, corrective action letter follow-up, and samples to a fault location.
• Perform material testing and diagnosis/recommendations for purchased products exhibiting either poor quality or poor performing characteristics.
• Conduct all laboratory work in accordance with established and understood workplace safety principles and practices.
• Provide customer requested documentation of claim details.
• Follow established process for handling customer deductions forwarded by accounts receivable.
• Serve as neutral party between customer and organization in claim investigation.
• Provide training when needed to both team members and external personnel.
• Facilitate the CAR process with the process owner

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• 2 or more years technical experience needed, automotive a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and/or updating control plans and FMEA’s.
• Experience with researching and issuing corrective actions.
• Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software.
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills.
• Strong technical aptitude.

BENEFITS:

• We offer a competitive benefits package along with an exciting and challenging work environment! Apply now to learn more about this growth opportunity.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off
• Flexibility
• Gain share bonus eligibility

Production Supervisor – Brunswick Plant

A global specialty packaging pioneer, CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide. The Company is divided into four reporting segments: CCL Label, CCL Container, Avery and Checkpoint. CCL currently operates in 40 countries, across 6 continents, and employees over 22,000 employees in 168 production facilities. To learn more visit us at https://ccllabel.com/about-us/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to the needs of the internal and external customer.
• Execute duties through direction; coordination and monitoring of the performance of lead operators, employees and support group activities.
• Provide leadership for team by motivating members to exceed facility goals for safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control targets.
• Coordinate activities to ensure company polices relative to the manufacture of product, lot control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, employee training and safety.
• Analyze production schedules provided by the Planner, review any changes needed to maximize operating efficiencies and service levels within the approved financial and quality plan.
• Serve as manufacturing representative when conducting production work orders, investigating alternate processes and implementing revisions of any specifications and documentation within the business.
• Verify and maintain the accuracy of production and scrap reporting submitted to Accounting.
• Assist in the requests for capital funding as needed to meet required manufacturing goals.
• Play a primary role in ongoing support and leadership of the cultural transformation.
• Maintain Departmental Procedures and forms within respective area.
• Implement and maintain feedback systems to all functional departments for quality, scrap, and productivity results on a regular and timely basis.
• Serve as primary contact in dealing with QA HOLD issues and returned items requiring additional time or special effort for proper disposition in a timely fashion.
• Charter and form teams to achieve objectives where required.
• Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by actively enforcing all EH&S policies and procedures and assuring participation of team members in required safety training.
• Lead and/or participate in investigation and implementation of corrective action plans for "near misses" or recordable safety incidents.
• Address unsafe conditions brought to your attention.
• Complete two Lean projects per year and lead Kaizen events.
• Supervise daily activities of team members including coaching, counseling and corrective action processes.
• Provide coaching essential in the development of employees.
• Provide input to Manufacturing Manager to support reviews on employee performance and personal development.
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing role.
• The ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Process optimization and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity.
• Proven track record of exceeding performance expectations in current role.
• Management experience in converting operation.
• Knowledge of CCL businesses, operations and core technologies.

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive benefits package along with an exciting and challenging work environment! Apply not to learn mover about this growth opportunity.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off
• Flexibility
• Gain Share Bonus Eligible

CCL Design is a leading global supplier of product and identification solutions. At CCL Design we manufacture and design branding components, security products, informational and intelligent labelling products for high growth sectors of the global electronics market.

We now have a vacancy for a Customer Quality Control Operator reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

The purpose of this position will be to:

• Carry out Customer AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) Inspection for critical parts as an integral part of the quality control process.
• Work with production and logistics teams to ensure on time delivery to customer.
• Support process auditing.
• Data entry on various databases.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Inspect sample parts to Inspection Criteria, following AQL sampling plan.
• Use numeracy skills to confirm yield data and label count accuracy.
• Data entry, whilst completing customer quality reports.
• Maintain and assist in continual feedback loop in relation to product failure.
• Escalate issues to Quality / Production personnel as appropriate.
• Adherence to work instructions and job documentation at all times.
• Maintain good housekeeping to a 5S standard.
• Identify workload priorities to ensure no customer shipments delayed.
• Develop best practices and methods for inspection.
• Understand and fully adhere to CCL’s Quality Policy.

Authority and responsibility:

CQC operators have the authority to directly stop any process which could result in non-confirming product.

CQC operators have the responsibility to highlight any areas of concern within or out with their own environment regarding non-conforming product.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

Essential:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Numeracy (minimum SQA Nat 4 level or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills (including written and verbal English language).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer focused skills.

Useful

• Previous experience in an Inspection role.
• Technical background in printing.
• Understanding of quality systems / KPIs.
• Experience of continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques/quality tools.
• Auditing skills.

Hours of Work: The role is shift based operating from 6:30 to 22:50 on an alternate early shift / back shift pattern. Flexibility will be required to modify this during periods of high customer demand.

Training in the role will be provided and there will be opportunities to grow within the department.

All applicants will be subject to a basic Disclosure check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that due to levels of response, only successful applicant will be contacted.

We respectfully ask no agencies to contact us regarding this vacancy.

CCL Design UK is seeking to hire an Artwork, Originations and Planning Team Leader reporting directly to the Production Manager. The purpose of this position is to manage all Originations functions and Technical Planning to ensure (internal) customer needs are met.
The successful candidate will carry out all aspects of people management, manage external supplier relationships and have a full understanding of equipment and tools used.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Artwork:

• Creation of all artwork to meet customer specifications including Customer Drawings, Proofs, SKUs, Internal Drawings, Overlays and any other relevant requirements.
• Liaise with Customers and Suppliers to optimize customer design requirements for production needs.
• Skilled and up to date experience in use of all software packages relating to Artwork – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, ESKO.

Technical Planning:

• Ensure Manufacturing Packs accompanying the job to Production are fully checked, updated and comply with customer specification, storage/accessible at all times. Manage and implement Change Controls as per process; Release Shop Orders in line with Manufacturing Schedule; advise Scheduling of any gates, tooling etc preventing requested ‘run date’.

Purchasing of Tooling:

• Selection, purchasing and control of tooling and consumables (plates/screens/tooling – print barrels/tint sleeves, rotary screen) working with different suppliers to achieve consistent and supply to specification.

KPI's:

• Achieve and control all KPI’s associated with the above processes – Right First Time performance to Press in line with Manufacturing Schedule; 5S; OTD, Artwork related downtime, Tooling Spend.

Q-Pulse:

• Where relevant to your Department, own, manage and close out any complaints on Suppliers / Customer / Internal (ICAR, CCAR, SCAR) by determining Root Cause, Corrective & Preventative actions.

People Management:

• All aspects of people management, including Performance Appraisals, Disciplinary, Personal Development Plans, Training Gap Analysis/Training Needs.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement Activities.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, Operational and Security policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Comprehensive background in Originations and Artwork with extensive knowledge and experience of software packages.
• Supplier Relations – Experience of building and developing supplier relationships with technical development.
• Supervisory experience. Can develop a team through displaying leadership
• Strong communicator
• Technical background on Production Tooling and equipment (Plates, Anvils, Barrels, Rotary Screen)
• Understands the importance of detail and has meticulously high Quality Standards
• Holds delegation skills; has ability to prioritise and take ownership
• Customer focused. Offering flexibility depending on work volumes
• Interacts with other departments in professional manner.

All applicants will be subject to a basic Disclosure check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that due to levels of response, only successful applicant will be contacted.

We respectfully ask no agencies to contact us regarding this vacancy.

CCL Design UK is seeking to hire a Process Engineer, based in East Kilbride in Scotland.

The purpose of this position to support the Production Process ensuring equipment capability and process related performance is consistently achieved.

You will report to the Production Manager.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Sustaining Equipment & Process Performance:

• Measure machine equipment for Capability, reliability and repeatability
• Daily review of Production status with Shift Leaders for all key Product Related Issues. (e.g. Yield, Product Fails, Bottlenecks)
• Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment is working correctly and any mechanical issues are reported and resolved
• Work with operators to ensure process requirements are being applied as defined
• Review production performance KPIs, escalating any concerns to Shift Leader
• New Equipment Identification, Selection and Introduction with experience of building supplier relationships and keeping up to date with current industry trends and technology

Continuous Improvement - Drive to simplify and improve processes within the department:

• Measure and identify ways of improving processes, ensuring changes are implemented effectively
• Identify bottle necks within the process, due to processing issues, look for ways to resolve and action
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available, well maintained and in good working order
• Train and develop the team through the transfer of knowledge
• Weekly Meetings with Production team to drive CI activity

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• HNC in an Engineering or equivalent experience
• Printing Industry and Process experience – Flexo, Digital, Screen, Converting
• Process Capability – working knowledge of statistical process control (for example fingerprinting, CPK trials)
• Preventative maintenance process knowledge
• Working knowledge of production trials e.g. DOE
• Problem solving (e.g. 8D)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate people to achieve targets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge performance from other areas
• Strong data analysis skills utilizing Excel or other relevant tools
• Understanding of quality systems
• Contributes to a Continuous Improvement culture

All applicants will be subject to a basic Disclosure check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note that due to levels of response, only successful applicant will be contacted.

We respectfully ask no agencies to contact us regarding this vacancy.