Print Manager (Ref: PK9425)

NEW VACANCY! (PK9425)

PRINT MANAGER

EAST MIDLANDS

SALARY £OPEN DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

WORKING HOURS - 8:30am till 5pm - 1 Hour Lunch

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality printed folded cartons, supplying a diverse range of markets. Operating from a modern, highly invested production facility equipped with the latest printing technology, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and customer service.

They are currently looking to recruit a Print Manager to take responsibility for the overall day to day of the Printing Department including people, production, workflow, quality, press performance and departmental costs. You will lead the team to achieve production targets safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while continually looking for opportunities to reduce downtime, waste, complaints and overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Printing Department, including staffing, shift patterns, training, performance and attendance
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery requirements are consistently achieved
• Monitor and improve departmental KPIs, productivity, downtime, waste and overall operational efficiency
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot printing and production issues, including supporting press start-ups, changeovers and difficult/short-run jobs
• Manage inks, varnishes, boards and other print consumables, ensuring appropriate stock levels and cost control
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Repro and Maintenance to optimise workflow and minimise disruption
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction and cost savings
• Ensure presses, equipment and maintenance schedules are managed effectively to maximise availability
• Maintain high standards of product quality, housekeeping, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and environmental compliance
• Support the management of customer complaints and implement effective corrective actions where required
• Ensure the team is appropriately trained, motivated and managed in line with company policies and procedures
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with suppliers, customers and other external organisations
• Take responsibility for the factory outside normal office hours when required and provide additional support, including occasional weekend working

Requirements:

• Significant experience within the print industry, ideally within folded cartons/packaging
• Proven experience in a Print Management or Print Supervisory role
• Strong sheet-fed offset printing experience and relevant press/machine knowledge
• Experience with UV and conventional drying systems
• Good understanding of inks, varnishes, reprographic processes and colour management
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, BRC standards and Food Industry requirements
• Experience developing and monitoring KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Relevant printing qualifications or recognised industry apprenticeship
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to identify & resolve issues quickly
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding production deadlines
• Flexible approach to working hours when required, including occasional weekends
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, diversity and inclusion