Production Specialist – Dispatch / Labels & Promo

Job description

We're looking for two technical experts to join our operations team, a Dispatch Specialist and a Labels & Promo Specialist . Both roles own the standards in their area and are responsible for driving safety, quality, flow, and commercial performance. About the position: Salary range £33,000–£57,000, depending on experience This position is production based, 5 days a week, at our site in Manvers, Rotherham. Permanent, full-time Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Key Responsibilities: As our Dispatch Specialist , you'll be responsible for ensuring that every parcel leaving Bluetree Group is packed perfectly, shipped safely, and handled through the most efficient processes possible. As our Labels & Promo Specialist , you’ll be responsible for ensuring every label and promotional item is produced, and finished to the highest standard, through the most efficient processes possible. You are the ambassador for your area of the business so you will deal with external companies, suppliers and be the go-to person for any technical queries. Key Systems Ownership: Safety & 5S Ensure the 5S and Safety system is healthy in your areas, ensuring all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) for equipment are understood and signed by all members of the team. Champion a safety first culture in the areas; leading weekly safety walks of the area to identify hazards. Be the guardian of the 5S system to ensure that the area is always ‘audit-ready’. You define and train the team on the safest processes and ways to operate equipment Output Monitor the machine line speeds to ensure we are hitting our targets. You feedback any underperformance, by operators, to supervisors and suppliers. You identify 'non-value' tasks and refine the process so the team can get more done with less effort. Flow Ensuring a smooth, continuous flow of work throughout the area. You spot where work is piling up and adjust the technical setup or station layouts to keep things moving. Quality You define what 'right first time' looks like for all processes that pass through the area. When a quality issue occurs, you don't just fix the job; you fix the process to make sure it doesn't happen again. You attend all Quality Stand Up meetings every week and ensure any process changes are rolled out. Team As the specialist for your area, you are the 'go-to' person for complex queries, and you are the bridge between the sales team and production. You own the technical induction for new starters and the upskilling of the current team. You contribute to the design and technical work for the new machines as the expert in the field. Be ready to flex your hours or priorities across the department, if you see a bottleneck arising. Equipment You design end to end processes for the area to ensure the products are production-ready before they reach the first process. You are the master of our production systems and software, and feedback improvements to the Systems team. You oversee the health of machinery and coordinate with Engineering to ensure they are maintained before they fail. Commerciality You understand cost structures and ensure we are using the most cost-effective materials without compromising quality. You monitor the use of consumables to reduce waste and proactively come up with ideas to reduce costs. Why Join the Bluetree Team? At Bluetree Group, we don’t just print; we innovate. We believe in investing in the people who make our success possible. Here’s how we look after you: Health First: Access to a marketing leading Health Cash Plan and comprehensive wellbeing support, including onsite training and access to free external support. Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption packages to support your life outside of work. Rest & Recharge: 22 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), with a 'Length of Service' program that earns you more days the longer you stay. Social: From regular team socials to our legendary annual Summer and Christmas Parties, plus biennial Long Service celebrations; we know how to celebrate success. Financial Wellness: Enrolment in our company pension scheme. Rewards: Access to various discounts via Bluetree Rewards, weekend break giveaways, and long-service gifts to mark your milestones, starting from year 1! Career Development: We champion personal development with a wide range of internal and external training opportunities available. Fitness: Save on a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, or join our weekly football team to burn off some steam! Daily Comforts: Fuel your day with free fruit, snacks, and beverages in our modern canteen. Easy Commute: Free onsite parking at our state-of-the-art facility. We are also ideally located for public transport, just minutes from Mexborough, Swinton, and Wombwell train stations. About Bluetree Group We exist to make print buying easy and small businesses look exceptional. Established in 1989, Bluetree Group has grown to be the UK’s largest online printer. Based in Wath Upon Dearne (conveniently located near Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster), our 165,000 sq. ft. facility is the heart of our operation. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll realize that our people are central to everything we do. Ready to grow with us? For Privacy information please follow this link to our privacy notice on our website under the home page #LI-Onsite