Senior Print Production Manager

Pureprint Group; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pureprint Group, an award-winning print and marketing business in the UK, is seeking a production manager to lead a busy sheet-fed litho facility at Uckfield. You will translate the production plan into daily schedules, manage press and finishing teams, monitor performance via MIS/ERP, maintain quality and budget, and collaborate with Planning, Sales and the Operations Director.

The role demands proven leadership, strong technical knowledge of print processes, and the ability to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Proven production management experience in a high-volume print environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of sheet-fed litho, colour control and finishing processes.
• Confident using MIS/ERP and production data to drive decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Translate the production plan into daily/weekly press and finishing schedules, balancing capacity and deadlines.
• Lead litho press and finishing supervisors/operators, driving performance and attendance.
• Monitor live production via MIS/ERP, resolve bottlenecks and resequence work to protect customer due dates.
• Own quality and waste targets: approve proofs/standards, investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Planning on lead times, capacity modelling and resource allocation.
• Work with the Operations Director on KPIs, OEE, labour planning and maintenance priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

MIS/ERP skills

Data-driven decision making

Tools

MIS/ERP

Job description

Pureprint Group is an award-winning print and marketing business, producing high-quality, technically demanding work for leading brands, publishers, agencies and creative teams.

Our Uckfield site combines significant sheet‑fed litho and finishing capability with some of the best print technology in the UK. This is an opportunity to take on a key production management role within a busy, high‑quality environment, leading teams and helping deliver exceptional work for our clients.

Company Description:

Pureprint Group is an award-winning print and marketing business, producing high-quality, technically demanding work for leading brands, publishers, agencies and creative teams.

Our Uckfield site combines significant sheet‑fed litho and finishing capability with some of the best print technology in the UK. This is an opportunity to take on a key production management role within a busy, high‑quality environment, leading teams and helping deliver exceptional work for our clients.

Role summary

Ready to lead from the front in a fast paced, high quality print environment. This experienced person will oversee end‑to‑end production in a large sheet fed commercial print facility, ensuring jobs run on time, to spec, within budget and act as the key link between the Operations Director and the Planning and Manufacturing teams to optimise workflow, capacity, and quality across presses and finishing.

Key responsibilities

• Translate the production plan into daily/weekly press and finishing schedules, balancing capacity, deadlines, and changeovers.
• Lead litho press and finishing supervisors/operators, driving performance, attendance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor live production via MIS/ERP, resolve bottlenecks, and resequence work to protect customer due dates.
• Own quality and waste targets: approve proofs/standards, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Planning on realistic lead times, capacity modelling, and resource allocation (people, machines, materials).
• Work with the Operations Director on KPIs, OEE, labour planning, capex/maintenance priorities, and health & safety compliance.
• Recruit and train new staff working within the Pureprint Academy framework.
• Liaise with Sales/Customer Service on complex jobs, escalations, and major clients’ requirements.

Profile

• Proven print production management experience in a high-volume commercial printer.
• Strong technical knowledge of sheet‑fed, colour control, and finishing processes.
• Confident using MIS/ERP and production data to drive decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills; calm under pressure.

See more of our work and learn about our company at https://www.pureprint.com

Pureprint is an equal opportunities employer.