Prepress Operations Leader

Company: Harrison Scott Associates
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Location: South Yorkshire
Job Description:

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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Posted: May 3rd, 2026