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Production Controller

We have a great opportunity to work as a Production Controller for a world leading publisher of books and journals in Oxfordshire. You will be working on their Books team, and be responsible for the manufacturing of their print titles to budget and schedule.

Key duties:

  • Oversee the production process from receipt of files to delivery
  • Schedule the sourcing, testing and purchase of all book-making materials
  • Ensure books are produced on time to a high quality standard
  • Work with printers across the globe to ensure cost-effective supply to both warehouses and customers
  • Interpret book specifications and create specifications
  • Prepare files for print and co-ordinate production schedules
  • Negotiate print prices to ensure books are produced to budget
  • Issue Purchase Orders and invoices in a timely manner

Experience / skills required:

  • Basic understating of book production processes
  • Keen eye for detail, excellent problem solving skills, and a fast learner
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills, with the ability to multi-task
  • Excellent system Knowledge of Word and Adobe CS

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairecs@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:     Claire Carrington-Smith           

Tel:            01865 339 532

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Production Controller

Atwood Tate, Oxford
Full-time, Permanent
Academic, Publisher
Production, Digital Production
Reference: 
7467
Salary description: 
available upon request

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