Supvr - Production

Matthews International; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled production supervisor to lead teams in delivering high-quality packaging solutions. This role involves managing production activities, ensuring projects are on schedule and budget, and resolving complex issues with innovative solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and enhance client relationships, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about driving results and fostering team collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in production processes and problem-solving.
• Experience in managing teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams in production activities and manage schedules.
• Resolve complex production issues and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Team Management

Production Problem Solving

Quality Control

Process Optimization

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Pre-media and Print Services Tools

Job description

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise one or more teams engaged in production activities, such as colour & retouching, assembly, production art or quality control.
2. This role partners with all relevant stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget.
3. Manage and adjust schedules, workloads, and resourcing as needed to ensure deadlines are met and the optimal performance of the team.
4. Responsible for resolving the most complex production problems using strong technical expertise and a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.

DISPLAY

Behaviours

• Focuses on Service - Does things right the first time. Delivers high-quality on time.
• Acts with Courage and Integrity - Operates with honesty and without compromising Matthews/SGK’s core values. Maintains confidence, delivers on promises, and does what is right.
• Demonstrates Accountability - Takes ownership of work and outcomes, makes sound decisions, and follows through with commitments. Provides accurate, quality work consistent with standards and expectations.
• Builds Collaboration Through Trust - Involves and engages with others, working cooperatively and building collaborative solutions.
• Creates Value Through Improving Continuously - Looks for ways to drive efficiency, creative thinking, or operational excellence. Initiates opportunities to learn, shows curiosity, and develops professional skills that add value to the business.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Technical Capabilities

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with focus on continuous improvement.
• Build Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organizations moving forward.
• Premedia and Print Services Technical Know-how - Significant understanding of effective Pre-media, Print Services, Photo Studio and/or Digital production, processes, roles, tools (digital and conventional) and workflow practices and trends.

DELIVER

• Attends any pre-production meetings and/or interacts with customers directly as necessary.
• Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
• Works closely with project team, and client contacts as needed, to ensure production deliverables within specific area of expertise to follow project specifications and meet client needs.
• Maintains a good understanding of market and competitor trends for assigned clients and communicates details with project team.
• Develops knowledge base for client categories and keeps team up to speed on consumer insights, trends, etc. Leverage knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
• Develops sound and effective production solutions to issues that impact a department or client.
• Creates strong and effective internal partnerships to ensure client needs are met and projects stay within scope, budget, timeline, quality and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively leads the development of improved production processes to better serve clients and achieve financial targets.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Follows-up with direct reports to ensure jobs are on target for established hours and deadlines and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.

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At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.