Job Title: Print Production Director
Salary: £80k to £100k pa (depending on experience)
Location: London / Greater London
Reference: J8074
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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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A market-leading printing company known for delivering high-quality print solutions is looking for a strategic and hands-on Production Director to lead its production control operations, ensuring seamless, efficient output across all departments.
The Role
As Production Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production control—from scheduling and workflow management to resource allocation and quality assurance. You will play a critical leadership role in ensuring print production runs on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. This role requires a blend of strategic oversight, operational excellence, and team leadership in a fast-paced print environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end production control function, ensuring optimal scheduling, resource planning, and workflow efficiency.
- Manage the coordination between pre-press, print, finishing, and dispatch to ensure timely and accurate job completion.
- Implement and refine production planning systems to meet customer deadlines while maximising equipment utilisation and minimising waste.
- Monitor production KPIs such as turnaround times, print accuracy, downtime, and cost-efficiency.
- Work closely with sales and customer service to align production with client demand and inventory levels.
- Lead and develop a high-performing production control team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental policies.
- Contribute to long-term operational planning and capital investment decisions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior production role within the printing industry.
- Strong understanding of production control systems, print workflows, and scheduling tools (experience with MIS systems such as Tharstern, PrintIQ, EFI, etc. is a plus).
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive performance and operational discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
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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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A market-leading printing company known for delivering high-quality print solutions is looking for a strategic and hands-on Production Director to lead its production control operations, ensuring seamless, efficient output across all departments.
The Role
As Production Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production control—from scheduling and workflow management to resource allocation and quality assurance. You will play a critical leadership role in ensuring print production runs on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. This role requires a blend of strategic oversight, operational excellence, and team leadership in a fast-paced print environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end production control function, ensuring optimal scheduling, resource planning, and workflow efficiency.
- Manage the coordination between pre-press, print, finishing, and dispatch to ensure timely and accurate job completion.
- Implement and refine production planning systems to meet customer deadlines while maximising equipment utilisation and minimising waste.
- Monitor production KPIs such as turnaround times, print accuracy, downtime, and cost-efficiency.
- Work closely with sales and customer service to align production with client demand and inventory levels.
- Lead and develop a high-performing production control team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental policies.
- Contribute to long-term operational planning and capital investment decisions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior production role within the printing industry.
- Strong understanding of production control systems, print workflows, and scheduling tools (experience with MIS systems such as Tharstern, PrintIQ, EFI, etc. is a plus).
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive performance and operational discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
