Print Production Manager

Production Manager – Leeds

Salary up to £50,000 per year

Please note your application will not be considered if you do not have relevant print production experience.

We’re pleased to be supporting a well established and growing creative production business in Leeds that is looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager to lead its production operation.

The company works with a diverse range of clients across the hospitality, leisure, events, food & drink, retail and entertainment sectors, producing high quality visual communications, branded environments, point of sale materials, event graphics, signage and promotional displays for businesses ranging from ambitious start-ups through to nationally recognised brands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager, Production Supervisor or Senior Production professional looking to take ownership of a busy production department. Candidates from either a large format or small format digital print background will be considered.

This is a fast paced environment where priorities can change quickly. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable thinking on their feet, managing multiple projects simultaneously and reacting to last minute client requirements whilst keeping production running smoothly.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of production, ensuring work is planned, scheduled and delivered efficiently whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service.

You will work closely with the production team, management and clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day to day production operation
• Planning workloads and allocating resources to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Leading, motivating and developing the production team
• Monitoring productivity, quality and departmental performance
• Reacting to changing priorities and last minute requests whilst keeping production on track
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow
• Managing production schedules and prioritising workloads
• Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal departments
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Supporting recruitment, training and development of staff
• Maintaining high standards of quality across all production activities

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Production Supervisor or similar leadership role
• Experience within either a large format, digital print, signage or commercial print environment
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Experience planning workloads and managing production schedules
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing priorities
• Good commercial awareness and problem solving ability
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Positive attitude and hands on approach

What''s on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Company pension scheme
• Employee perks and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects for well known brands, venues and events across the UK and Europe

If you think you have the right experience and are looking for a new challenge, please apply today.