Print Production Manager

Location: Great Stukeley

Print Production Manager (Day Shift)

About Us

Located in Huntingdon, Just Digital is a leading independent Print and Marketing Services business that provides sophisticated marketing collateral and print fulfilment services to organisations and leading brands across the UK. Established in 2003, we have grown every year since incorporation and have established an outstanding reputation for the quality of our work and service levels. We hold people at the centre of what we do and continue to monitor and improve our processes.

We have become a ‘Living Wage Accredited’ employer and have exciting expansion plans with the aim to double our turnover in the next few years. Never has it been a more exciting time to join us.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Operations Director, as the Print Production Manager (Day Shift), you will be responsible for print production during the daytime. The predominant duties will be around supervision and management of the day shift production team.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor quality, accuracy and timelines of all day shift orders to ensure customer commitments are met, through production of high-quality material that meets the customer delivery expectations.
Striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all areas of the department.
Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety and Fire regulations in the Print Room.
Ensure a clean and tidy environment in the Print Room.
Contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team so that the company may continue to provide excellent service to customers ensuring job security and career growth for the staff.
Line management duties including managing attendance and overtime for appropriate team members, reviewing and implementing efficiencies across the production team, carrying out 1-1s with staff members, liaising with Printing and Finishing suppliers to ensure up-time of equipment.
Ensure all relevant stock is kept at the desired levels.
Carry out any tasks required by a member of the Senior Management Team.
Ensure efficient communication from the day shift to the night shift, including following up instructions, liaison with regards to project priorities, timings, processes and operating concerns, manage any printing projects that may be left by the night shift including priorities, timelines and quality.
Responsible for locking up and shutdown of the building when required.
Attend appropriate training as and when required, with some occasional travel abroad.
All staff are responsible for adhering to the ISO Policies and Procedures in place.

You Will:

Have strong management experience, excellent levels of interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
Bring a positive can-do attitude.
Candidates with a proven background within the Print Industry, and experience with Xerox Igens are desirable, but not essential as on the job training can be provided for the right candidate.
Have a keen interest in learning new skills.
Have a strong team working ethic.
Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Have excellent communication skills.
Have a good eye for detail.
Have the ability to use your own initiative.

What We Offer In Return:

4 x Salary Life Assurance
Up to 75% Income Protection
Private Medical (after a qualifying period)
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Starting at 24-day holiday plus Bank Holidays
35 hour working week
Employee Assistance Programme – Unum (email address removed)
Trained Mental Health First Aiders
Eye-care Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Time off on your birthday
Social and charity events
Exclusive staff discounts