Production Manager – Digital Print & Production

Surry Hills Print & Design; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of production processes

Supportive team environment

Hands-on role with real impact

Professional working environment

Job summary

Surry Hills Print & Design is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee our busy digital print and production operation in Surry Hills, NSW.

This full-time role requires hands-on leadership of a small team and day-to-day management of print production, coordinating workflow from pre-press through finishing and dispatch, and meeting customer deadlines with high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in digital print production, with supervisory or management exposure preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of digital and large-format printing.
• Experience with production workflow, scheduling and job prioritisation.
• Understanding of pre-press, file preparation and colour management.
• Thorough understanding of print finishing and quality control.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and coordinate a small production team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to assess priorities and make practical production decisions.
• Good communication with customers and suppliers.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving production issues.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Australian permanent residency or citizenship is required.
• Unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia; no visa sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the digital print production department.
• Plan, schedule and prioritise production work to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate workflow across digital and large-format printing, finishing and dispatch.
• Supervise, support and allocate work to production staff.
• Operate and oversee digital print equipment including copiers and printers.
• Review incoming artwork and ensure files are production-ready.
• Maintain high standards of colour accuracy, print quality and finishing.
• Identify and resolve production, equipment and file-related issues.
• Monitor deadlines and address potential delays.
• Manage consumables like paper, inks and toners.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance and liaise with technicians.
• Implement and improve production procedures for efficiency.
• Conduct quality control throughout production.
• Keep production area organized, safe and clean.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Collaborate with management, customers and team to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Digital print equipment

Large-format printers

Wide-format plotters

Job description

Surry Hills Print & Design – Surry Hills NSW

Surry Hills Print & Design is seeking an experienced and capable Production Manager to oversee our busy digital print and production operation in Surry Hills, NSW.

This is a full-time position suited to an organised, commercially minded and hands-on production professional who can take responsibility for the day-to-day management of print production while leading and supporting a small team.

The Production Manager will play a key role in ensuring jobs are produced efficiently, accurately and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for coordinating workflow from pre-press through to finishing and dispatch, managing production priorities, maintaining quality standards and ensuring deadlines are met.

The role will suit someone who understands the practical demands of a busy print environment and is equally comfortable operating equipment, resolving production issues, coordinating staff and making decisions when priorities change.

About the role

Surry Hills Print & Design is seeking an experienced and capable Production Manager to oversee our busy digital print and production operation in Surry Hills, NSW.

This is a full-time position suited to an organised, commercially minded and hands-on production professional who can take responsibility for the day-to-day management of print production while leading and supporting a small team.

The Production Manager will play a key role in ensuring jobs are produced efficiently, accurately and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for coordinating workflow from pre-press through to finishing and dispatch, managing production priorities, maintaining quality standards and ensuring deadlines are met.

The role will suit someone who understands the practical demands of a busy print environment and is equally comfortable operating equipment, resolving production issues, coordinating staff and making decisions when priorities change.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the digital print production department

• Plan, schedule and prioritise production work to meet customer deadlines

• Coordinate workflow across digital printing, large-format printing, finishing and dispatch

• Supervise, support and allocate work to production staff

• Operate and oversee a range of digital print equipment, including production copiers, large-format printers and wide-format plotters

• Review incoming artwork and ensure files are correctly prepared for production

• Maintain high standards of colour accuracy, print quality and finishing

• Identify and resolve production, equipment and file-related issues

• Monitor production deadlines and proactively address potential delays

• Manage paper, substrates, inks, toner and other production consumables

• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance and liaise with suppliers and service technicians when required

• Implement efficient production procedures and identify opportunities to improve workflow and productivity

• Conduct quality control throughout the production process

• Ensure the production area is organised, clean and operated safely

• Assist with staff training and development

• Work closely with management, customers and other team members to ensure jobs are delivered correctly and on time

About you

We are looking for an experienced print professional with the technical knowledge and leadership skills to take ownership of a busy production environment.

You will ideally have:

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in digital print production, with previous supervisory or management experience highly regarded

• Strong practical knowledge of digital and large-format printing

• Experience with production workflow, scheduling and job prioritisation

• Strong understanding of pre-press, file preparation and colour management

• A thorough understanding of print finishing and quality control

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• The ability to lead, motivate and coordinate a small production team

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• A high level of attention to detail

• The ability to assess competing priorities and make practical production decisions

• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers and suppliers

• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving production issues

• A strong commitment to quality, accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Australian permanent residency or Australian citizenship is required

• Applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot consider applicants requiring sponsorship or holding temporary visas.

About Surry Hills Print & Design

Surry Hills Print & Design is an established print and design business servicing a diverse range of commercial, corporate, architectural and creative clients.

For almost 15 years, we have built our reputation on reliable service, quality production and attention to detail. Our work ranges from everyday digital printing and document production through to large-format printing, posters, plans, presentation materials and specialised print and finishing requirements.

We operate a busy but supportive production environment where teamwork, accountability and quality are important.

What we offer

• Full-time position based in Surry Hills, NSW 2010

• A varied role within an established and reputable print business

• The opportunity to take ownership of production operations

• A professional and supportive working environment

• A role with genuine responsibility and scope to improve production processes

• A hands‑on position where your experience and ideas will be valued