Job Introduction
Printcraft is a vertically integrated part of cardfactory plc, located in Baildon, near Bradford. cardfactory are a trusted high street brand and retailer with over 1000 stores nationwide. Printcraft manufactures over 70% of all our greetings cards retailed in our own stores nationally and internationally. We are a forward-thinking business with state of the art equipment operating a large production site 24/7, we produce over ¼ billion items per year on ultra-modern equipment.
The business is in an exciting phase of growth with multi million pound investments already placed to cement our success for the next number of years. It is a great time to join our company on our new strategy for growth over this phase of our journey.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and aspiring manufacturing leader to support the Head of Manufacturing with the end to end manufacturing operation of all greeting cards and gift-wrap within the Baildon production site. The Manufacturing Lead must be prepared to personally develop themselves in the technical aspects of the greeting card manufacturing process, with an aspiration to progress themselves further within the business.
The Manufacturing Lead will also liaise with peers at head office and the Printcraft production team to ensure all orders are manufactured and delivered on time in full.
You will be an innovative leader who will drive the team to optimise efficiencies within the production environment, ensuring all equipment, materials, processes and colleagues are set up for success.
Your leadership style will inspire and empower your team to think of the bigger picture, unlocking the innovative opportunities within the function. The role will be key in supporting the colleagues during a significant period growth and cultural change by engaging with all colleagues at all levels.
You will receive an excellent level of support from a highly experienced manufacturing and production team so this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career further.
Role Responsibility
- To coach, lead and inspire the manufacturing leadership team
- Responsible for the efficiency and productivity of the Manufacturing function
- Responsible for the outputs of the team, leading the way by setting clear objectives aligned to the strategy
- Enable credible communication in a cross-functional capacity
- Responsible for compliance and safety across manufacturing
- Be a leader that inspires and enables an inclusive culture of fairness and equality.
- Responsible for gathering and analysing data in relation to productivity and output, in order to provide insight to the Head of Manufacturing on trends and productivity levels
- Responsible for people related matters such as Disciplinary, Grievance, Absence Management, Development
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong leadership experience, with a focus on culture
- An enthusiastic and energetic delivery style
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A company-wide outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working
- Excellent Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of analysing data and providing reports/outputs
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About the Company
Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.
In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Benefits
- Pension
- 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
- Save As You Earn scheme
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Financial Education Tools
- Salary Advance
- Seasonal incentive schemes
- Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
- Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
- Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.
For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
No agencies, please.
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