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.