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Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.
Your future challenge
Are you proactive, analytical and quality focussed? Someone who enjoys developing processes and driving improvements? We are looking for a Production Engineer who can lead on all development activities on the Board Machine, including capital investments, in line with the area KPI’s and Holmen Core Values. This pivotal role will improve the efficiency of the mill and contribute to the overall success of the business.
If you’re looking for the opportunity to be part of a great work community, looking to develop yourself, engage and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer and employee orientated business, we’d love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Production Manager - Paperboard, the successful candidate will:
1. Drive health and safety, environmental and food safety improvements across all shifts.
2. Proactively identify and lead on process improvement and development projects to increase product quality and operational efficiency.
3. Lead and contribute to capital investment projects.
4. Be the area representative on cross-functional project groups and report into cross-functional meetings.
5. Be involved in customer and quality related improvements and problem-solving activities (RCA).
6. Support / mentor Production shift staff to develop competence and skills.
The successful Production Engineer will possess :
7. An excellent knowledge of the pulp and papermaking processes.
8. Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The following are also desired:
9. Degree level education in a relevant engineering/science or papermaking discipline, or equivalent experience.
10. Appropriate training in Health & Safety.
11. A proactive approach to improvement activities.
We offer you:
12. A competitive salary Fantastic Contributory pension planPrivate Health InsuranceLife assurance33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every yearA range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing Opportunities to develop and growFull PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowanceOn site Occupational HealthOn-site staff canteenCycle to work schemeExclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit HubSocial Club with regular events throughout the yearFamily friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory checks evidencing a right to work in the UK.
Apply today:
To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on Friday 20th December 2024.
Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and employees.
We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.
Employment level
Permanent employment
Working hours
Day
Occupation degree
Full time
Location
Workington
Last day of application
20 December, 2024
Val Warren
Human Resources Officer
01900 600127
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Gary Pickering
Production Manager Paperboard
01900 600351
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Last modified
19 November, 2024
We let the forest grow and give
Holmen’s operations are powered by the forest. The growing trees, the water rushing down the mighty rivers and the wind blowing through the treetops. This is the heart of Holmen, a business built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, Paperboard and Paper. With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create a sustainable future and value for shareholders, customers and society with courage, commitment and responsibility.
Premium paperboard and innovative paper products from fresh fibre Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products for everything from cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food to books, magazines, advertising and transport packaging. Our products are appreciated by conscious customers due to their exceptional properties and low climate footprint. We use fresh fibre from sustainably managed and certified forests. Our production and processing facilities are located in Braviken, Hallstavik, Iggesund and Strömsbruk in Sweden and Workington in the UK.