Join a Leading Packaging Manufacturer
Teamwork Partnership is recruiting for a Production & Quality Assistant to join a growing and innovative packaging manufacturing business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality or production professional with a background in packaging or manufacturing. The role combines production support, quality assurance, process control, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced flexible packaging environment.
The Role
As Production & Quality Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring production processes operate efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards across printing, lamination, and slitting operations.
You will work closely with operations, planning, maintenance, and production teams to drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor daily production activities across printing, lamination, and slitting operations
- Carry out in-process quality inspections and testing
- Verify material specifications and compliance standards
- Monitor colour consistency using spectrophotometers and visual checks
- Support flexographic printing process controls
- Maintain solventless lamination quality standards
- Investigate and resolve production and quality issues
- Approve first-off and in-process production samples
- Track waste, productivity, and efficiency metrics
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, BRCGS, and food safety standards
- Support operator training and quality awareness initiatives
- Assist with customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis
- Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
- Promote health & safety and housekeeping standards across the site
What We're Looking ForEssential Experience
- Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally packaging
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Supervisor or Team Leader position
- Experience maintaining BRCGS standards and accreditation
- Strong understanding of quality systems and process controls
- Experience with colour measurement and production quality monitoring
- Intermediate HACCP qualification
- Attention to Details
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Experience with flexographic printing, lamination, and slitting operations
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Detail-oriented and quality focused
- Organised and proactive
- A strong communicator and team player
- Practical and logical in their approach
- Committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible to work permanent night shifts with occasional day shift requirements
- Additional hours may be required to meet business needs
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Permanent full-time position
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunity to work with advanced packaging technologies
Apply Today
If you have a passion for quality, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
