Lamination Manager

Description

A leading printing and packaging company is seeking an experienced and driven Lamination Manager to lead its lamination operations. This role is critical to ensuring world-class production performance, product quality, and compliance in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all lamination operations, including:

• Solvent-based lamination

• Solvent-free lamination

• Extrusion lamination

• Lead daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets

• Ensure full compliance with BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard, GMP, and food safety requirements

• Drive a zero-defect quality culture and ensure adherence to strict quality standards

• Provide strong technical leadership on lamination processes, materials, and adhesives

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on production issues, quality defects, and downtime, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions

• Optimize machine performance, reduce waste, and improve efficiency in line with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles

• Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet tight deadlines

• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and audit readiness at all times

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, especially relating to solvents and extrusion processes

• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure high equipment reliability and uptime

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements Qualifications •Recognised Lamination Trade Qualification (essential) •Additional technical or production qualification (advantageous) Experience • 5–10 years’ experience in a lamination management role within the printing and packaging industry Proven Experience In:

• Solvent-based lamination

• Solvent-free lamination

• Extrusion lamination

• Experience in a BRC / food-grade packaging environment is essential

• Demonstrated success operating in a high-pressure, deadline-driven production environment

Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of:

• Flexible substrates (films, foils, paper)

• Adhesive chemistries and curing processes

Hands-on experience with

• Nordmeccanica laminators (essential)

• Extrusion lamination machinery (essential)

Ability to troubleshoot lamination issues such as

• Delamination

• Curling

• Tunnelling

• Adhesive failures

• Experience applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement tools

Intermediate computer literacy, including

• Production systems / ERP systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Key Competencies • Strong leadership and people management skills • Analytical thinker with advanced problem-solving ability • Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency • High attention to detail and quality focus • Ability to perform effectively under pressure • Excellent communication and decision-making skills