Corrugator Manager
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VPK Packaging, Selby
We’re looking for an experienced Corrugator Manager to lead our corrugator operations and drive excellence across production, quality, safety, and team performance. If you’re a hands‑on leader with a passion for efficiency, continuous improvement, and high‑quality output, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What you will do
* Lead day‑to‑day corrugator operations, ensuring production plans are met on time and in full.
* Optimise processes, resources, and machine performance to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
* Maintain strict quality standards through regular checks, corrective actions, and KPI monitoring.
* Champion a safety‑first culture and ensure full compliance with H&S and environmental standards.
* Coach, develop, and motivate your team to achieve operational targets and grow their skills.
* Work closely with Planning, Sales, Logistics, Maintenance, and Conversion teams to keep production running smoothly.
* Analyse data, solve problems quickly, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency gains.
* Manage and monitor site waste target levels and ensure all waste is recorded, making recommendations to the site management team of any improvements.
* Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to company policies and procedures.
What you bring
* Strong experience in corrugated packaging or a similar manufacturing environment.
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* A track record of improving processes, boosting efficiency, and delivering high‑quality output.
* Excellent problem‑solving abilities and confidence in data‑driven decision‑making.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Why join us
* A key leadership role with real influence over production performance.
* A supportive environment focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Opportunities to develop your career within a forward‑thinking manufacturing business.
The benefits
* Competitive salary and annual bonus
* Death in Service Cover
* Company Sick Pay
* Company Pension Scheme
* 33 days holiday (including statutory)
* Individual healthcare cash plan, including 24/7 EAP service
About VPK
VPK is an award-winning international packaging supplier with more than 7,000 employees in 70 locations across 21 countries. In the UK we have 4 specialist sites producing high quality sustainable packaging from shelf ready to e-commerce products for our customers. Our products are manufactured to order for many blue-chip companies within the food and manufacturing sectors which makes VPK one of the packaging industry leaders
VPK Packaging, Selby
We’re looking for an experienced Corrugator Manager to lead our corrugator operations and drive excellence across production, quality, safety, and team performance. If you’re a hands‑on leader with a passion for efficiency, continuous improvement, and high‑quality output, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What you will do
* Lead day‑to‑day corrugator operations, ensuring production plans are met on time and in full.
* Optimise processes, resources, and machine performance to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
* Maintain strict quality standards through regular checks, corrective actions, and KPI monitoring.
* Champion a safety‑first culture and ensure full compliance with H&S and environmental standards.
* Coach, develop, and motivate your team to achieve operational targets and grow their skills.
* Work closely with Planning, Sales, Logistics, Maintenance, and Conversion teams to keep production running smoothly.
* Analyse data, solve problems quickly, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency gains.
* Manage and monitor site waste target levels and ensure all waste is recorded, making recommendations to the site management team of any improvements.
* Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to company policies and procedures.
What you bring
* Strong experience in corrugated packaging or a similar manufacturing environment.
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* A track record of improving processes, boosting efficiency, and delivering high‑quality output.
* Excellent problem‑solving abilities and confidence in data‑driven decision‑making.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Why join us
* A key leadership role with real influence over production performance.
* A supportive environment focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Opportunities to develop your career within a forward‑thinking manufacturing business.
The benefits
* Competitive salary and annual bonus
* Death in Service Cover
* Company Sick Pay
* Company Pension Scheme
* 33 days holiday (including statutory)
* Individual healthcare cash plan, including 24/7 EAP service
About VPK
VPK is an award-winning international packaging supplier with more than 7,000 employees in 70 locations across 21 countries. In the UK we have 4 specialist sites producing high quality sustainable packaging from shelf ready to e-commerce products for our customers. Our products are manufactured to order for many blue-chip companies within the food and manufacturing sectors which makes VPK one of the packaging industry leaders