Print Production Manager

We are looking for a Print Production Manager to run a small print room dedicated to one customer. The role plans production, controls materials, supervises 2 printers and makes sure every job is right first time.

You don't need to be a hands-on printer, but you will need production planning, quality control and supervisory experience, plus the flexibility to respond to one customer's changing needs.

The role reports into Guardpack Print during a transition period, with a view to Guardpack Print being incorporated into Guardpack.

Key responsibilities

Production planning

• Plan and schedule print work from customer orders to meet agreed delivery dates
• Plan jobs and changeovers to keep downtime to a minimum
• Respond to changing priorities and urgent orders
• Keep accurate job and production records

Raw materials and purchasing

• Manage stock of free-issue laminate supplied by the customer
• Purchase and control plates, inks and overlaminate
• Purchase and control cleaning materials, equipment and anilox rollers
• Keep stock at the right levels to avoid shortages or excess

Quality

• Check print quality from first-off through to the finished job
• Keep jobs consistent through clear job specifications and checks
• Deal with quality issues quickly and stop them recurring

Team supervision

• Supervise 2 printers on a single shift, setting daily priorities
• Train the team and build multi-skilling
• Manage attendance, performance and holiday cover

Efficiency and housekeeping

• Reduce waste and improve output
• Keep the print room clean, organised and safe

Skills and experience

Essential

• Production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of print or production quality checks
• Experience supervising production staff
• Stock control and purchasing experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in print, labels, packaging or converting (flexo, digital or litho)
• Knowledge of plates, inks, colours and anilox rollers

Personal attributes

• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with changing priorities
• Able to build structure, consistency and good habits in a small team
• High standards and a strong eye for detail
• Organised and calm under pressure
• A visible, hands-on supervisor

How success will be measured

KPI

What it covers

On-time delivery

Orders delivered to the customer's agreed dates

Right first time

Jobs produced without rework or reprints

Downtime

Time lost to changeovers, shortages and stoppages

Waste

Material waste as a share of usage

Stock availability

Plates, inks, overlaminate and consumables on hand when needed

Pay: £25,420.00-£48,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person