Glass Forming Manager

Location: Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

Glass Forming Manager | Elton, Cheshire |

Working Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8-5 Fri 8-3.15 (39.5 hours) | Permanent | Salary - £75,000 - £82,000 Were looking for an experienced Forming Manager to lead our Hot End Forming operation  a key technical and operational leader, youll oversee Forehearth, Job Change, Mould Shop and Forming Specialist functions, working closely with Operations, Tank Managers, NPD and Central Forming Development to drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

What youll do Lead and develop the Forming team, including Forming Supervisors and Specialists. Drive safety, quality, productivity and operational excellence across the Hot End. Lead continuous improvement, KPI performance and root cause analysis. Ensure consistent standards across IS machine and Forming operations. Work with NPD and development teams to improve first production and productivity. Support the introduction and effective use of new technology and mould standards.

Work closely with Planning, Furnace, Forehearth and wider Operations teams. Develop best-practice training and capability across Forming. What were looking for 5 years experience in manufacturing, within the glass industry. Extensive Hot End and Forming experience. Proven people leadership and team development experience. Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience of Lean/continuous improvement, including RCA, 6S and autonomous maintenance. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and operational excellence. If youre an experienced glass manufacturing professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, wed love to hear from you. Benefits:
Annual leave package Free onsite gym for all employees My Benefits Reward Platform with ?100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers Employee Well-being benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of 7% Life cover at 3 timesyour annual salary Optional partner life cover Subsidised onsite staff restaurant Free parking onsite Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme Subsidisedonsiteelectric car charging Cycle to work scheme Enhance maternity and paternity leave Liftshare scheme Health cash plan Optional dental insurance Optional Private Medical Insurance Optional critical illness cover Social club About the company At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass.

Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries . With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites:
Derrylin, Co Fermanagh;
Elton, Cheshire and Bristol . We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year . Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future . Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics .

Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology . As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030. Our Values At Encirc, were proud to be a forward-thinking manufacturer in a world thats increasingly socially and environmentally conscious . Our culture is built around six core values that sit at the heart of everything we do.

They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support one another - helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive . These values arent just words on a wall; theyre lived, shared and championed across the business, shaping our mindset and inspiring us to keep making Encirc great for everyone . Equal Opportunities Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all…