Mgr - Production

Matthews International; South Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all activities related to production and service delivery. The role involves managing processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining quality. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have strong leadership and analytical skills, coupled with experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive production experience or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Leadership experience (direct or indirect) necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and improvement of processes to meet objectives.
• Manage talent, facilities, and total service delivery.
• Ensure high-quality work is delivered on schedule.

Skills

Business and Commercial Acumen

Financial Acumen

Optimizes Work Processes

Decision Quality

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

Position: Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible and accountable for all activities related to production, service delivery, and productivity to ensure all necessary requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and improvement of processes to meet objectives.
• Manage talent, facilities, total service delivery, and safety programs.

Core Behaviors

• Focus on Service: Ensures high-quality work is delivered right the first time and on schedule.
• Acts with Courage and Integrity: Operates with honesty, maintains confidence, and upholds Matthews/SGK’s core values.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes ownership of work, makes sound decisions, and follows through on commitments.
• Builds Collaboration Through Trust: Engages with others cooperatively to develop solutions.
• Creates Value Through Continuous Improvement: Seeks efficiency, innovation, and professional development.
• Aligns Strategic Direction: Understands trends and disruptions relevant to the business.
• Drives Results: Achieves goals consistently, even under challenging circumstances.

Technical Capabilities

• Business and Commercial Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Builds Effective Teams
• Decision Quality
• Pre-media and Print Services Technical Know-how
• Client Services and Solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• Progressive production experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Leadership experience (direct or indirect).
• Periodic travel may be required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and deadlines.