Large Format Production Manager

Kairos Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant graphic production company in Maidenhead is seeking a Production Manager. The role involves overseeing production activities, managing staff, and ensuring quality. Ideal candidates will have a background in large format printing, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in production planning software. This position is crucial for maintaining efficiency and quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in large format or signage printing.
• Proven leadership skills to motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and techniques.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office and production planning software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of production activities.
• Ensure quality and manage production staff.
• Negotiate materials and monitor stock levels.
• Implement improvements to reduce wastage.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge in Print and Fabrication

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Job title: Production Manager

Location: Maidenhead

Industry: Large Format Graphics

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE

Job Overview: My client is an established, dynamic and vibrant graphic & display production company based in Maidenhead. Due to continued growth, they are recruiting for a Production Manager to join an existing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of production related activities from planning, resourcing, and coordinating each step in the production process.
• Oversee quality and meeting target deadlines as well as managing a team of production staff.
• Review individual job requirements and communicate any problems or obstacles.
• Assess stock levels, determine materials and packaging requirements and order accordingly.
• Negotiate materials within budget, deadlines and ensure stock levels remain adequate.
• Plan material and machine use to best meet customer specifications and type of finish required.
• Monitor and analyse production and quality controls to detect and correct problems at each stage of the production process.
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process and reduce wastage.
• Brief jobs to all relevant staff within the production process, at each stage of the process, ensuring jobs have been moved to the next process and setting quality standards at each process.
• Monitor and address staff performance and productivity as required.
• Attend weekly production briefing meetings.
• Ensure adherence to company Environmental, H&S standards, policies and procedures.
• Conduct final checks before orders are dispatch, checking items and quantities are correct.
• Communicate final despatch weights and dimensions for overnight and overseas deliveries.

Minimum requirements

• Come from a large format or signage printing background.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to generate team enthusiasm and motivation.
• Knowledge in Print and Fabrication production process and techniques (machines, tools, and raw materials).
• Excellent IT skills; Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and production planning software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Good comprehension of client confidentiality and GDPR.

How to apply

Apply for this role via the link with an up-to-date CV and a member of KRG will be in touch to discuss the opportunity, should you meet the minimum requirements.