Operations Manager – Digital Print

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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.

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We have an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join a specialist printing company as part of the management team, leading production staff in delivering complete printed products. Your role will be to ensure a friendly and positive working environment is maintained where business outcomes, customer service, and staff capability and cooperation are the focus.

Key objectives:

• Monitor and ensure that factory services are delivered in accordance with commitments and policies, procedures and quality standards
• Manage human resource and physical assets in accordance with policies, guidelines and targets, including the establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment
• Achieve financial and operational targets by ensuring operational efficiency, sound financial practices, effective operational practices and customer satisfaction
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and develop strong business networks within the industry

Responsibilities will be achieved through excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, development of personal and staff capability, and assisting staff through change. 

Experience:  

• Excellent working knowledge of Digital Print processes – structured and personalised print, colour management, finishing and quality processes
• Experience working knowledge of Digital Flatbed or CNC cutters
• Experience in of design, colour theory and colour management processes
• Understanding in Adobe Creative Suite software
• Understanding in CAD and DXF files
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Team-oriented management style with demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills
• Good planning and problem-solving skills with proven track record in achieving results through or with other team members
• Proven ability to produce understand and analyse operational, financial and management reports
• Experience with producing manufacturing performance reports
• Demonstrated innovation, creativity, and decision-making abilities
• Flexible in relations with others and in the management of continuous change