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