Salary: GBP 75k to GBP 85k pa depending on experience plus benefits
Our client is one of Europes fastest growing print businesses delivering uniquely memorable experiences for brands and consumers every day. Over multi site operations they have Digital, Litho and Wide Format production with all associated data, pre:press, finishing and logistics.
We are tasked with finding a forward thinking print production expert. The Production Director will be expected to drive and develop all print production operations, with the adoption of best practice in all areas to enhance the customer experience, drive efficiency and enable new product opportunities. The Production Director, reporting to the COO and will work in close collaboration with fellow directors from Technology, Ecommerce, Commercial and Marketing to help drive the organisations client facing products towards continued growth and internal systems to greater efficiency. The Production Director will lead a team of departmental managers and production staff, Job Management, Pre:Press, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Finishing, Bindery, Fulfilment, Stock and Delivery.
Key Responsibilities and Performance Requirements: Inspire and develop our clients talent Lead the team daily with a pragmatic determination to complete and finish projects to plan and KPI Issues should be removed completely rather than managed daily by engineering or development of our solutions, including lean process, machinery, MIS, workflow, bespoke software, training, personal development or recruitment Collaborate closely with the business and customers to understand overall market requirements and help translate strategic and product priorities into robust production solutions Develop and manage relationships with equipment, technology and supply chain partners Provide a production solution product which internal and external customers trust and enjoy Identify, develop or deliver production solutions that enable the wonderful Desired Skills and Experience: Lean, process engineering and automation Training and staff development Resource planning and cost management Contract and supplier management Installation and facility management Colour Management ISO Management Logistics
This position has now been filled.