Production Manager

My client requires an established Production Manager to join a busy commercial digital and litho printers based in Berkhamsted, providing customers with the best opportunities to deliver their print campaigns. The objective of Production Manager is to effectively and professionally control and manage all aspects of production and planning, ensuring workflow is successfully scheduled and managed in all production areas as per client requirements prior to dispatch in a cost-effective manner. Main Duties: Oversees and manage the efficient and professional running of the production department using MIS system, for which training will be provided. Liaise with Sales Organise production schedules for print, finishing and studios. This comprises sorting the order of work for each dept on a daily basis. Order paper and arrange outwork purchase orders as necessary. Progress tasks through Studio/repro., Print and Finishing Organise dispatch and shipping schedule, liaise with factory and dispatch Required Skills : Technical Knowledge: Understanding, offset/digital printing, binding, and finishing techniques. Software Proficiency: Familiarity Print Management Systems (MIS). Familiarity With Outlook, Word, and a basic understanding of Excel. Starting salary based on experience starting from 33,000pa + Package and Benefits. Please send your CV or call on the number provided and ask for Simon Bedlow. Printers Litho Production Manager Berkhamsted ..... full job details .....