Corrugator Manager

Corrugator Manager Permanent | Competitive salary & benefits 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