Junior Production Controller

Bristol Creative Industries; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative publishing company in Bath is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Production Controller to manage production from order to completion. The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery of products while liaising with internal teams and external manufacturers. Responsibilities include monitoring project deadlines and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will be highly organised, proactive, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include a casual dress code, employee discounts, and a health & wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Casual dress

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free fitness classes

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Paid volunteer time

Referral programme

Work from home

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Experience in project management across various product types.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal teams for timely receipt of print files.
• Manage projects on products such as books and stationery.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor milestone deadlines with suppliers.

Skills

Highly organised

Adaptable

Proactive

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Production Controller to join our us! You’ll play a key role in managing the production of our diverse and exciting range of titles—from purchase order through to completion. Working closely with external manufacturers and internal teams, you’ll help ensure our products are delivered on time and to the highest quality.

Key responsibilities

• Liaising with internal teams to ensure timely receipt of print files for supply to printers as per agreed schedules
• Responsibility for project management work on a wide range of products from books, stationery and basic craft sets.
• Working with our Compliance Team, ensuring all products meet the required Safety and Compliance Standards for all relevant delivery destinations.
• Monitoring individual milestone deadlines with both printer and component suppliers to maintain shipping dates.
• ·Attention to detail to check accuracy of PTP/plotters/advances, including distribution to relevant in-house teams and external (co-edition customers) for additional approvals where required.

Required skills

• Highly organised, able to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Adaptable and solution focused.
• Proactive
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Work from home