Print Operations Manager

3ecruit; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

3ecruit is seeking an experienced Office Manager in East Sussex to oversee daily office operations and coordinate a small team within a busy large-format printing and visual communications environment.

You will manage order processing, documentation and administration, while aligning workloads with production, dispatch and purchasing. The role requires strong IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office management or production coordination within print/manufacturing or related operational environments.
• Experience in large format printing, signage, or visual communications preferred.
• Ability to coordinate workloads and manage competing priorities.
• Experience supervising or supporting a small team.
• Understanding of order processing, job specs, purchasing, and supplier coordination.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and Outlook; familiarity with business systems.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and coordinate the office team.
• Oversee customer order processing, job documentation and administration.
• Coordinate workloads with production, finishing and dispatch.
• Handle purchasing, supplier quotations and outsourced production.
• Monitor job progress and identify delays.
• Ensure accurate specifications, artwork approvals and delivery information.
• Support sales with customer updates and operational information.
• Improve office processes and maintain deadlines and service standards.

Skills

Office management

Production coordination

Team supervision

Order processing

Purchasing

Supplier coordination

Print production

Communication

Education

Business administration

Leadership training

Print management knowledge

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Print management software

Job description

3ecruit is seeking an experienced Office Manager in East Sussex to oversee daily office operations and coordinate a small team within a busy large-format printing and visual communications environment.

You will manage order processing, documentation and administration, while aligning workloads with production, dispatch and purchasing. The role requires strong IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a hands-on setting.