Production Controller

Bonnier Books; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in the UK seeks an experienced Production Controller to join its trade team. The role involves managing a diverse range of titles, overseeing the production process, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful product delivery. Candidates should have strong vendor management and communication skills alongside a proven track record in book production. A friendly team environment with a competitive benefits package is offered, making it an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded gym membership

Flexible working hours

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable book production experience across a range of products.
• Experience of mono and 4 colour trade publishing.
• Able to manage a high volume of diverse & complex titles.

Responsibilities

• Managing a list of front list titles and reprints as required.
• Overseeing successful delivery of product.
• Actively liaising and collaborating with various teams.

Skills

Vendor management

Product development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team player

Tools

Biblio3

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Managing a list of front list titles and reprints as required
• Vendor management & price negotiation
• Product development & safety testing
• Colour & quality management
• Overseeing successful delivery of product
• Actively liaising and collaborating with various teams across the wider business
• Flexibility, commercial acumen, and experience in both 4‑colour and mono production are a must as well as having a positive and can‑do attitude. Demonstrable book production experience across a range of products
• Experience of mono and 4 colour trade publishing
• Confident communication and organisation skills, with the ability to forge strong relationships quickly with both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to manage a high volume of diverse & complex titles with competing deadlines
• Experience and knowledge of working in Biblio3 is beneficial
• Pro‑active, quick thinking and analytical, with a strategic approach and excellent attention to detail.

You will be a key member of our friendly production team, working with an international supplier base. You must be enthusiastic, positive, a great communicator and a strong team player.

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and creative individual to join the trade team at Bonnier Books UK Trade. We are looking for a first‑class production controller to join our talented production team.

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lively social committee hosting regular events
• Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
• Company-funded gym membership for all trade staff
• Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
• Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
• Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service - and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
• Enhanced family leave - with equal six months' paid leave for all new parents
• Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
• Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
• Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on‑site at our London HQ
• Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office