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Production Operative(s) - Norwich, UK

full time

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

About the job

We are looking for multiple Production Operative(s). The Production Operative is key to ensuring customer requirements are met on time and in full. Working closely with the Team Leader, they will be responsible for day to day operations within the department as well as improvement and process control.

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Management Accountant

full time

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Reports to:
Financial Controller

Purpose:
The Management Accountant role is key to providing support to the Financial Controller with monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets & KPI monitoring.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Provide assistance in preparing the month end management accounts for the UK site within set, tight deadlines
• Prepare and present supporting schedules explaining the period's performance alongside any variance analysis
• Work with the Financial Controller and MD to assist in the production of the Quarterly Business Review analysing past performance and preparing robust forecasts for the remainder of the financial year and outlook for future financial years
• Monthly and Quarterly reviews on balance sheet accounts to ensure proper reconciliations
• Design, maintain and monitor both existing and new KPIs across the business to assist the senior management team in monitoring performance
• Assist with the calculations of monthly payroll for the site
• Liaise with external auditors regarding the statutory audit of the accounts for the UK business
• Work as part of a flexible team to ensure the smooth daily running of the department, covering for other staff members in times of absence on all areas of the finance function
• Form relationships with parent group personnel to assist with the production and reporting of information to group
• Deputise for the Financial Controller in times of absence or unavailability

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Quality / Health Safety and Environmental Manager - Norwich, UK

full time

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Responsible to: Managing Director

Key Accountabilities

As a key member of the site leadership team the QHSE Manager shall effectively manage all aspects of Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental systems. Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement in QHSE policies, procedures, and strategies. Key duties and responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the implementation of the Company's QHSE management system and propose improvements (where appropriate)
• Develop and coordinate execution of Company's internal and external audit programme
• Lead management reviews relating to the Company's QHSE management system
• Provide guidance and information to management and employees on QHSE legislation and QHSE matters
• Oversee undertaking QHSE inductions for all new employees
• Liaise with external QHSE professionals and advisors
• Provide the Managing Director with management information and advice on the development of QHSE policies
• Liaise with Group Company QHSE departments on matters that relate to system implementation
• Coordinate and liaise with certification bodies
• Undertake any other duties as the Company may reasonably require.

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Machine Setter

Fulltime

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Job description:

Weener Plastics is a full service global supplier of innovative plastic packaging solutions. The company designs, develops and manufactures added value Caps, Closures, Roll-on Balls, Jars and Bottles for the Personal Care, Food & Beverage and Home Care markets.

Weener Plastics employs about 4,700 people and has 26 facilities in 18 countries worldwide with Headquarters in Ede, The Netherlands.

Vision, Mission and Values: WE CARE, WE INSPIRE, WE DELIVER.

The Role: Based at our North Walsham branch, we are looking for Machine Setters / Plastic Moulders which will be responsible for ensuring self-sufficiency of an operational team. The role forms part of one area on a shift team which will include moulding. Working closely with the Team Leader they will be responsible for day to day operations within the department including tool and colour changes as well as improvement and process control.

Reporting To: Team Leader

Shift Patterns: The Shift Setter will be required to work for our 24/7 business working 12 hour shifts. The weekly hours are 42 per week, divided into 3.5 shifts per week over a two week period. Hours are from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. alternating. You will also be requested to complete a 15 minute handover per shift as overtime.

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Supply Chain Administrator

full time

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Reports to:
Supply Chain Manager

Purpose:
The Supply Chain Administrator role is key to ensuring customer requirements are met on time and in full. The role includes customer service (taking the order) to exporting the order to the customer or importing for our deliveries / supply chain. This includes facilitating customer and supplier partnerships to enhance the reputation of a market leading organisation.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Health and Safety awareness ensuring a zero accident mentality following all legal and company procedures.
• Receive orders from customers and process
• Respond to customers with pricing details, delivery dates, confirmation of their orders and schedules
• Work with finance on account receivables, ensuring customers meet payment terms
• Manage customers complaints, investigating and resolving issues
• Provide assistance with sales reporting and production scheduling, ensuring good dialogue is maintained
• Manage the process for international shipments in and out of the UK
• Co-ordinate the required documentation in order to process all export and import shipments in an accurate and timely manner
• Completion and monitor of export and import declarations / paperwork for handling agents and customs
• Communication with shippers, customs, border controls, customers, suppliers and internal department
• Provide information to HMRC as required
• Maintain files and keep up to date on commodity codes and certifications required for different countries
• Calculate duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of goods exported to and from foreign destinations as required
• Provide warehouse with the loading documents on time with order
• Maintain reports and clearance document
• Resolve or escalate any issues as they arise in a prompt manner to ensure shipments meet the customers delivery date expectations
• Review invoices to ensure accuracy

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Maintenance Engineer

Fulltime

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Job Description:

Weener Plastics is a full service global supplier of innovative plastic packaging solutions. The company designs, develops and manufactures added value Caps, Closures, Roll-on Balls, Jars and Bottles for the Personal Care, Food & Beverage and Home Care markets.

Weener Plastics employs about 4,700 people and has 26 facilities in 18 countries worldwide with Headquarters in Ede, The Netherlands.

Vision, Mission and Values: WE CARE, WE INSPIRE, WE DELIVER.

The Role: Based at our North Walsham branch, we are looking for multiple multi skilled Maintenance Engineers which will be responsible for first line maintenance, repairs and servicing of factory assets including injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment.

Shift Patterns: The Shift Technician will be required to work for our 24/7 business working 12 hour shifts. The weekly hours are 42 per week, divided into 3.5 shifts per week over a two week period. Hours are from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. alternating. You will also be requested to complete a 15 minute handover per shift as overtime.

Please note that we may consider Trainees if they already have a basic understanding of Engineering.

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Team Leader

full time

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Reports to:
Manufacturing Manager

Purpose:
The job holder is responsible for the management of an operational team on shift to ensure self-sufficiency of that team. They will assist departmental Managers and Improvement Technicians in the management of their shift team including control, planning, organising and motivating. They will ensure that all tasks are carried out safely and effectively meeting all procedural and quality requirements. The job holder is expected to be a role model at all times and may be required to cover the role of the Continuous Improvement Manager or Departmental Manager.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Manage Health and Safety issues for the department during the shift ensuring a Zero Accident mentality.
• Ensure shift team follows Health and Safety procedures and rules including safety alerts and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Production to plan (quality, cost, delivery) to meet cell strategy.
• Ensure effective and complete shift handovers by team members.
• Develop good communication, team spirit and commitment within team.
• Drive Operational Excellence development within the team to ensure effective problem solving tools are utilised.
• Use Pareto analysis to regularly identify the Top Three areas for improvement and drive to close out.
• Achieve business and departmental objectives by best use of resources hour by hour.
• Manage Asset Care to plan.
• Identify 100-Year fixes for operational problems using the appropriate Problem Solving approach.
• Identification of all forms of waste reduction.
• Manage on-shift performance management, disciplinary, resource and incident issues.
• Attend and present cell daily review and other relevant meetings.
• Process appropriate transactions within local IT systems.
• Liaison with other functions e.g. planning, sales, accounts, asset care, logistics and HR.
• Team induction, development and succession planning.
• Engage team in bottom up improvement.
• Performing the necessary physical tasks/roles (e.g. MSO/MO) to fulfil the functional cell requirements including tool changes, first line maintenance and packing.

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Quality Engineer

full time

Weener Plastics Norwich Ltd - United Kingdom

Reports to:
Quality Manager

Purpose:
To support the Quality manager and quality team in achieving adherence to the quality standards of Weener Plastics, according to legislation and procedures. Active involvement in the drive for change and continuous improvement. This role is key to the companies' achievement of World Class Manufacturing and a 'zero defects' culture.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Performance testing of current products, to ensure adherence to specification.
• Measurement analysis using all facilities available and transferring data to spreadsheets.
• Programming & Maintenance of Laboratory Test Equipment (including CMM, Force test equipment and others).
• Set up of SPC & monitoring on key products to measure process capability.
• Support the investigation, RC & CAPA for external and internal Non Conformances.
• Apply problem solving principles (7-Step, 5 Whys etc) to Non Conformances, Investigations and other.
• Perform and document internal audits & associated CAPA. Implement CAPA.
• Support and active involvement in external audits (ISO9001, BRCGS).
• Development of New and Existing WI's/SOP's, Quality Documents, policies & procedures.
• Maintenance & upkeep of Quality reference samples & systems.
• Customer Documentation – DoC, CofA, Questionnaires etc.
• Ensure the calibration system is kept up to date (internal and external calibration).
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
• Quality representation in meetings as required.
• Active involvement in promoting a proactive Quality & Safety Culture to the site.
• Provide training and support to quality assurance team on systems, policies, procedures, and core processes as required.

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