Senior Production Controller
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Production person looking to take the next step in their career to join our busy Children’s team. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide range of children’s books and novelty titles.
Key responsibilities of this role will include project costing, product development and print buying as well as preparing titles for print. You will be interacting with the editorial and design teams, suppliers and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Strong communication skills are essential. You will also ensure the high quality of each title.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Required:
- Ability to manage production of multiple titles and a varied and time-pressured workload
- PC skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Numeracy skills
- Knowledge of origination, print and global shipping
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to create and maintain accurate records
- Risk assessments and safety testing
Desired:
- Firebrand title management
- Knowledge of InDesign file creation
Experience
- Print production experience, ideally including colour books and novelty products with components in Asia and Europe
- Experience of managing multiple co-edition printings
- Experience of negotiating pricing and schedules
Please send your CV and salary expectations to: Laura.Grandi@quarto.com for consideration.
The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the UK. Quarto Publishing plc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and treatment, ensuring an inclusive and diverse environment.