This position has now been filled.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Operations Manager
* Manage all studio production operations and support associated departments to meet business and customer requirements.
* Supply regular updates to the Site Director.
* Play a key role with RCA and the development of SGS QA systems.
* Continuously improve operator efficiencies while achieving all key customer performance objectives.
* Control processes within the studio to optimise throughput and efficiency.
* Minimise resource wastage and strive to increase recycling and reduce the company carbon footprint.
* Ensure customer expectations for delivery are met on time and in full.
* Ensure production is carried out in accordance with appropriate documentation and procedures to obtain the required quality and performance.
* Check the maintenance of the department, premises and equipment.
* Ensure the appropriate validations are complete and up to date.
* Develop, motivate and manage production teams to maximise their performance potential and meet current and future business needs.
* Ensure that the initial and continuing training of the department personnel is carried out and adapted according to needs as defined in the training schedule.
* Conduct disciplinary investigations and hearings when required.
* Assign, monitor and approve overtime to meet workload demands while keeping within forecast hours and ensuring all production staff are working in accordance with Working Time Regulations 1998.
* Ensure company H&S procedures are understood, implemented and adhered to.
* Monitor timekeeping and attendance and address accordingly.
* Conduct job evaluations and identify any necessary recruitment requirements, coordinate and conduct interviews and report results.
* Liaise with production staff and CSR team on daily production issues.
* Proactively communicate business developments with the production staff without divulging confidential or sensitive business information.
* Work and communicate with the management team to promote a positive and proactive attitude towards continued improvement in all areas, demonstrating a united front.
Qualifications
* Proven knowledge of Prepress workflows.
* Experience in a managerial role.
* Pro‑active attitude with strong communication and delegation skills.
* Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency while maintaining consistently high quality standards in a fast‑paced environment.
* Commitment to company H&S procedures and continuous improvement.
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