IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 18 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.

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IPL Hull was built in the millennium year and there are employees working today who witnessed the first brick being laid! Our Hull location is an experienced leader in the injection and blow moulding industry housing state of the art blow moulding machines and a modern fleet of injection moulding machines. IPL Hull takes initiative on providing eco-friendly solutions and pride themselves on delivering products specifically tailored to their customers' needs. Key products include the “One Nest” stacking crate, jerry cans, Water Butt, composter, kerbside boxes, food waste containers and nestable bale arm trays.

An opportunity has a arisen for a Process Technician (Lead Tool Setter) to join our Technical department at our Hull site.

This is an integral role in our operations in which daily setting activities are controlled so that service to production is maintained with tool changes and first offs in line with On Time in Full (OTIF) principles.

As the process lead on shift, you will work as part of a broader team to methodically solve problems that arise during and after tool changes.

Please note that this is a shift based (12 hours) role on a continental pattern including days, nights and weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that production meets set targets and drive improvements in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap reduction, and real time issues that result in waste.
• Lead the Setting team on shift to manage tasks and individual performance
• Presenting of First Off parts after machine start up for quality inspection.
• Highlight downtime, quality complaints, and set-up issues that affect plant performance.
• Work with peers to achieve effective shift handovers, driving common standards and procedures so that the business operates efficiently 24 hours per day.
• Ensure that team members are actively engaging with company documentation i.e. daily safety checks, job packs, and real time production monitoring systems are up to date and accurate.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, contributing to projects across the shift, with the direct team, and covering all departments.
• Deputise for the site Process Manager and/or Technical Manager when required.

About You

You will have proven setting experience gained from within an injection and, ideally, blow moulding facility.

You will have achieved a Level 3 qualification in Polymer Processing, or industry recognised equivalent, and an overhead crane licence is also essential in the delivery of this role.

You will be an effective communicator who can liaise with key stakeholders from across departments and coach team members to drive results.

Notwithstanding your experience to date, you will take pride in working with your team and other key individuals to deliver a more efficient, safe and clean working environment.

What we can offer the right candidate

You can expect a competitive renumeration package with a shift allowance, the option to join a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, alongside life assurance of four times your annual salary.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for us, and team members at IPL Hull also benefit from our Cycle to Work scheme, have access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and enjoy complimentary breakfast items and fruit throughout the week.

We also host outside of work events that family members can join, making sure that hard work is recognised and rewarded.