Mgr - Print Production

SGK; Witham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading print production company in the UK is seeking a Mgr – Print Production to oversee daily operations and lead a team. This role requires strong analytical and project management skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience in print production management. Responsibilities include improving quality, managing labor costs, and mentoring team members. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive print production experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day print shop operations.
• Improve setup procedures for cost improvement.
• Manage labor utilization and performance reviews.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Project management

Verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Position Summary

The Mgr – Print Production supervises day-to-day print department operations, including policy, procedure, labor utilization, cost, quality, and capacity.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates day-to-day print shop operations on strict deadlines.
• Improves set up procedures leading to cost improvement.
• Improves quality and consistency of all print.
• Manages labor utilization.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities including performance reviews of staff.
• Supports the development of related policies and procedures.
• Supports company sponsored events.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• 6+ years progressive print production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect). Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
  
  

Additional Qualifications

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  
  

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.