Cut & Crease Operator - Packaging

Graphic Packaging International Gateshead & Newburn Join a global leader in sustainable packaging and build your future with us. At Graphic Packaging International, we create innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for some of the worlds most recognised food, beverage, and household brands. Our Gateshead site is a key part of our global manufacturing network, delivering high-quality printed and converted paperboard packaging in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Alongside this, our Newburn facility specialises in producing punnets for fresh food applications, offering tailored packaging solutions to our customers. Across both sites, youll find a supportive, team-driven culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Were proud to offer employees the opportunity to grow within a global business while making a meaningful impact locally. The Role Reporting to the Cut & Crease Manager , you will be responsible for setting up and operating Bobst cutting machines to produce high-quality cartons efficiently and safely, ensuring products are delivered to the next stage of the manufacturing process to the highest standards. Achieving daily, monthly, and annual production targets and departmental KPIs. Setting up, making ready, and operating cutting machines in line with work order instructions, production schedules, and quality standards. Conducting quality checks at specified intervals throughout production runs. Ensuring compliance with all quality, hygiene, and health & safety requirements, including BRC, ISO, and customer-specific standards. Keeping machinery and work areas clean, organised, and operating efficiently. Carrying out any other duties as reasonably requested by the Cut & Crease Manager, Operations Manager, or Plant Manager. Experience operating Bobst machinery , particularly Bobst 104/106, or similar equipment within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques. A strong desire to succeed and contribute to team performance. Good general educational standards, including English and Maths. Desirable Skills and Experience Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of production KPIs, including: Quality performance Experience entering, retrieving, and analysing production data. Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and business demands. Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders. Flexible in their approach to working hours when required. Respect We value diversity, recognise contributions and treat everyone with fairness and professionalism. Join our team and help produce high-quality packaging solutions in a safe, quality-focused and rewarding manufacturing environment.