Job Overview

Apply now Role Solopress have a fantastic career opportunity for a Head of Production to join a dynamic a fast-growing Print company. Reporting to the COO and working in line with the Head of Operations, the ideal candidate must have an excellent "hands on" knowledge of print production processes and excellent control and management skills. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for the production flow through a team of department managers Management of all print ( Litho, Digital , Large Format) and all finishing processes over all shifts and three local sitesEnsure that all direct reports are aware of performance and service requirements and understand what must be done to achieve them.Organise, control and monitor the flow of production ensuring quality is maintainedEnsuring that communication between departments is ongoing and utilised to maintain an environment of efficiency and continuous improvement.Ensuring all staffing and shifts fully utilze the staff and equipment for maximum efficiencyEnsuring key performance indicators are in place in all departments and production targets are metEnsuring all departmental budgets are metReviewing all the output of all departments and work continuously to improve processesKeeping up to date with latest trends, technology, equiptmentetc.Create and manage print production schedulesEnsure all equipment is maintained to a high operational standard at all timesEnsure all work and production methods are completed to a high quality standardKeeping complaints down to a minimumOversee the shipment procedureOversee the ordering of all tools and equipmentTo liaise with technicians and support teams if issues arise with the production equipmentIdentify training needs and provide training if necessaryPlanning and controlling changeImplementation of any new policies and procedures relating to the production processMonitoring the performance of all department managers (conduct performance reviews/appraisals etc.)Managing staff absence/holidays and ensuring breaks are taken at times suited to the businessEnsuring all Company policies are adhered toIdentify areas for continuous improvement and offer possible solutionsAny other duties deemed within your capability Experience/skills Required Minimum of 5 years management level experienceSolid industry experience of print specifically Digital and Large Format and all finishing processesAnalytical approach to reviewing working practices, equipment etc.Strong leadership/people management skillsTeam buildingStrong knowledge of organistational effectiveness and operations managementBudgetingExcellent IT skillsAbility to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation (both verbally and written)Be able to be both proactive and and able to react speedily when neededPerform well under pressureThe ability to manage changeBe able to work with teams/other departmentsBe innovativeHave good judgement and decision making skillsThe ability to manage multiple priorities About us Solopress was established in 1999 after realising there was a gap in the UK market for a printer that offered fast turnaround times and a cost-effective, full colour service. Having recently become a part of a European organisation, this has resulted in a total of over 900 staff members all together. Solopress employs over 270 handpicked individuals in the UK who work together to help more than 180,000 customers it currently supplies. With over 90 different products on offer, Solopress is growing year-on-year, having currently won seven prestigious awards, including 'Business of the Year' and 'Business to Business of the year'. Print production, Head of Print Production, Print manager, Head of Print, Production manager

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