Production Management - West Yorkshire - pa

Overview

A long-established Yorkshire based printer is looking for a hands‑on production manager. This behind‑the‑scenes role will be responsible for scheduling, estimating and production control rather than managing manufacturing on the shop floor.

• Processing customer orders regarding the specification, production methods, artwork requirements, production scheduling and price for future work and work in progress
• Create detailed production information in the format, and to the requirements of the production department.
• Liaise with production staff throughout the entire process
• Liaise with Dispatch and supplier to ensure delivery and collections of work, to and from the supplier
• Obtain the delivery information and delivery instructions from the customer
• Liaise with Dispatch by providing a daily delivery requirement list for outwork and customer deliveries and through ongoing daily contact
• Organise the production of mock‑ups and obtaining of samples as requested by the customer.

To be able to meet the requirements above, the candidate should have a good technical knowledge of print production processes. We are looking for an organised individual, able to quickly understand detailed instructions and communicate this information in a clear, concise and unambiguous way. They should be proactive and be prepared to challenge, in an appropriate way, information which does not appear to be meeting the customer’s requirements.

We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors.