Prepress Operations Leader

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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