Lean Manufacturing Apprentice - STAX WN

STAX Converting is a trusted UK-based company specialising in the conversion of large and small parent reels and sheets. Our facilities in Wigan and Bolton are operated by a skilled team dedicated to ensuring your business gets the quality paper it needs – whether it’s for palletising, industrial wrapping, packaging or void fill.

Since 2009, we’ve built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality service with a personal touch. As an expert B2B supplier, we pride ourselves on flexibility, fast turnaround times and environmentally responsible practices. We often produce paper products made from recycled fibre, and FSC-certified products are available by request.

Whether you’re a large manufacturer or an independent business, we’re here to provide the paper solutions you need — efficiently, sustainably, and exactly to spec.

As a Lean Manufacturing Operative you will be expected to carry your work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership.

By the end of your apprenticeship you will be expected to be able to;

• Prepare, control, contribute to and complete manufacturing operations, and follow manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst adhering to specific safe working policies & procedures. Working to KPI’s.
• Maintaining Health and Safety requirements at all times e.g. wearing correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) correct use of equipment and tooling, safe stopping and resetting of machinery, maintain an organised work area e.g. 5s (Sifting, Sorting, Sweeping, Spick & Span and Sustain) ensuring the safe disposal of waste in line with environmental systems and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute, develop and support improvement in the manufacturing operation using continuous improvement methods, process visualisation using lean principles and problem solving tools and techniques.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing operations to ensure quality is built in and that any defects or concerns are highlighted and dealt with in line with relevant quality standards.

• Time keeping skills
• Reliability
• Willingness to learn
• An eye for detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to be organised
• Strong work ethic

A-C / 4+ in English and Maths or equivalent

Full time role for ideal candidate

Apprenticeship training is delivered by Alliance Learning, Horwich, Bolton (Ofsted Good, part of the University of Bolton Group).