Production Controllers - Trade Books

Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trade publisher in central London is seeking experienced production professionals to join their team. Successful candidates will be involved in the creation and delivery of various titles, ensuring high-quality production standards. Key responsibilities include product development, costing, scheduling, and managing print quality control. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in book production, excellent organisational and communication skills, and experience with 4 colour print processes. This is a unique opportunity to advance your production expertise within a renowned publishing firm.

Qualifications

• Experience with 4 colour print processes.
• Familiarity with co-edition printing.
• Ability to manage product development, costing, scheduling, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product development and quality control.
• Manage scheduling and delivery of titles.
• Deal with any print issues that arise.

Skills

Proven experience from a book production background

Strong knowledge of book production processes

Detail-oriented

Great organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

We have three superb opportunities for experienced Production professionals to join the production team of a leading global trade publisher, based in central London.

With the opportunity to work on a diverse range of highly successful and well-known adult and children’s titles these roles will give the successful candidates the opportunity to develop and widen your production skills as you will be involved in the creation and delivery of titles for both trade and special sales.

The Production Controller will also be responsible for all aspects of your list, including product development, costing, scheduling, delivery and quality control.

The successful candidates will have proven experience from a book production background, and strong knowledge of the book production processes, including 4 colour print processes and co-edition printing. You will have a strong eye for details, great organisational and communication skills, with the ability to deal with print issues.

If you are looking to work for a leading name in publishing and the opportunity to develop your experience, please send your CV and salary expectations, and we will be happy to forward more detailed information about these exciting production roles.

Please send us your CV with salary expectations.