Production Controller

Macmillan Children's Book is looking for an enthusiastic Production Controller to join its friendly and busy Production team. The ideal candidate would be a junior controller who is ready to step up to take greater responsibilities in print/production and work closely with senior members of the team to look after a wide range of 4c trade and novelty books, co-editions and reprints. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for this role as you will be liaising extensively with internal colleagues and external suppliers on a daily basis.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure books are produced within budget and on time
• Quoting costs to the Rights and Sales teams
• Raise purchase orders for reprints and co-editions
• Work with printers and freight suppliers in Europe and Asia
• Support the team with the archiving process
• Ensure each title is assessed according to EU/UK Toy Safety Standards
• Approving and reconciling invoices in a timely manner
• Work closely in house with Editorial, Design and the Sales

Experience:

• Manage and coordinate the production of 4c children’s titles and novelty books
• Supply costing and scheduling, negotiating competitive prices with suppliers
• Check files on InDesign/ Adobe before supplying them to printers
• Co-ordinate shipping requirements for consignments around the world
• Comfortable to working both independently and as part of a team to share workload

Skills required:

• Knowledge in print, 4c titles and high novelty books
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Good numerical skills
• A good understanding of both trade and co-ed printing
• Ability to work on multiple projects and their different deadlines at the same time
• Excellent time management
• A positive can-do attitude

Salary starting from: £25,000

Closing Date: 3rd April 2022

This is a full time, permanent contract, and will be based in our office in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.

We are highly committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our full Diversity & Inclusion Pledge is available here https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

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