Production Manager

Ozzle; Wivelsfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Print Match is seeking an experienced Production Manager in the UK to oversee a busy print and direct mail facility. You will drive smooth operations, quality, and customer satisfaction while supporting growth. A print background is essential, with direct mail exposure advantageous.

You will lead shop-floor operatives, be hands-on when needed, and champion operational excellence and continuous improvement across the production process.

Qualifications

• Experience in production management within print/direct mail is essential.
• Hands-on leader who can muck-in when required.
• Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily workloads to meet client deadlines.
• Manage a team of production operatives on the shop floor.
• Enforce Health & Safety practices and guidelines.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established and close-knit Print & Direct Mail company.

With a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the production facility runs smoothly, safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, whilst supporting business growth and customer satisfaction. A print background is a must and exposure to direct mail would be highly advantageous.

Managing a team of shopfloor operatives, the successful candidate will have a hands-on background and be happy to 'muck-in' when and where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling daily workloads to meet client deadlines
• Managing a team of production operatives
• Adhering to Health & Safety practices and ensuring all staff are aware of guidelines and procedures
• Supporting staff development through training, coaching and performance reviews
• Identifying/implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance
• Liaising with internal departments to manage production priorities and material requirements
• Recruiting additional staff members as and when deemed necessary
• Preventative maintenance schedules

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