Hybrid Studio & Production Manager — CGI Packaging

Prospex Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid working

Early finish Friday

Generous holiday allowance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a leading digital packaging studio, is seeking a Production Manager / Studio Manager to lead regional artwork and CGI operations. You will shape how production is planned, measured and optimised using data, insights and reporting to drive smarter, faster decisions.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of around 40 people, champion continuous improvement, and partner with global stakeholders to align processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management within creative environments (artwork, print, CGI).
• Experience leading large teams (circa 40 people).
• Ideally from packaging industry.
• CGI experience.
• Data-driven thinker who uses insight to improve performance.
• Proactive leader balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Collaborative partner across teams and functions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence.
• Strong commercial awareness to drive performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Production Performance & Continuous Improvement: Lead and optimise regional production performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs, quality standards, and key efficiency metrics.
• Production Planning & Capacity Management: Lead production planning and capacity management across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons to meet demand and delivery targets.
• Data Analysis, Insight Generation and Reporting: Leverage data analysis and insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability; develop reporting through automation and visualisation.
• Process & Operational Excellence: Lead production process improvements; standardise processes with global stakeholders; implement new workflows, tools and systems.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team; manage recruitment, onboarding, and development; foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Data-driven thinking

Strategic leadership

Continuous improvement

Collaboration across teams

Operational excellence

Job description

Our client, a leading digital packaging studio, is seeking a Production Manager / Studio Manager to lead regional artwork and CGI operations. You will shape how production is planned, measured and optimised using data, insights and reporting to drive smarter, faster decisions.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of around 40 people, champion continuous improvement, and partner with global stakeholders to align processes.