Print Shift Manager

Competitive salary DOE + site performance bonus

Lead the press. Drive performance. Complete the team.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Pro Ampac Lincoln.

We're investing in our people, strengthening our leadership capability and continuing to drive improvements across our operation. From continuous improvement projects and operational development initiatives to our growing partnership with Lincoln City FC and the newly named Pro Ampac Stadium, we're a business with momentum, ambition and big plans for the future.

We're proud of the culture we're building. One where leaders are empowered to make decisions, challenge the status quo, develop their teams and make a genuine impact on site performance.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence change, lead from the front and be part of an exciting chapter in our journey, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary DOE + site performance bonus
• 21 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, financial and mental health support)
• Free on-site parking and refreshments
• Engagement events, incentives and site activities
• A high-impact leadership role with real autonomy and accountability
• Opportunities to influence site-wide improvements and projects
• Support from an experienced and collaborative leadership team

At Pro Ampac Lincoln, we manufacture high-quality flexible packaging for leading brands across a wide range of industries.

Operating in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment, we're committed to delivering excellence in safety, quality, service and innovation. Our success is built on great people, strong teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement. As the site continues to evolve, we're investing in our future and creating an environment where ambitious leaders can thrive, develop and make a lasting impact.

We're looking for an experienced Print Shift Manager to complete our Print leadership team. We already have three strong Print Shift Managers in place and are now searching for the final piece of the puzzle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, supportive and high-performing management team while bringing your own experience, ideas and leadership style to the role.

Working closely with fellow Shift Managers and the wider leadership team, you'll play a key role in developing people, improving performance and driving operational excellence across the print department. On nights, you'll also become one of the most senior operational leaders on site, trusted to make decisions, support multiple departments and ensure the operation runs smoothly.

• Taking ownership of shift performance across our flexographic presses
• Leading, coaching and developing print teams to achieve quality, output and efficiency targets
• Driving a right-first-time culture focused on quality, waste reduction and continuous improvement
• Monitoring and improving KPIs including OEE, waste, downtime and labour efficiency
• Ensuring customer specifications, print quality and colour consistency are achieved
• Managing staffing, shift handovers and press resource planning
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Warehouse teams
• Supporting improvement initiatives that enhance performance, efficiency and employee engagement

During night shifts, you'll also:

• Act as the key operational leadership contact across site
• Provide direction, support and decision‑making across departments including Print, Warehouse and Conversion
• Ensure health & safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained
• Lead performance management, coaching and development conversations
• Deliver shift briefs, toolbox talks and…