Production Controller

This is a super opportunity for someone with book production experience to join a fast-paced dynamic production team with a highly successful, global educational publisher.

Based in central London your role as Production Controller will be a broad, varied and busy role, where you will deal with all aspects of the production process and manage a large list.  This is a pivotal role in the team and would suit someone who is looking to broaden their production experience and expand their skills as well as develop new ones.

You will also be responsible for estimating, costing, purchase orders, monitoring costs and tracking orders and maintaining accurate records in the production systems, including Biblio and other departmental systems.  You will have the opportunity to represent Production at meetings to report on progress and disseminate information with regards to cost-effective budgets, processes and schedules.  The Production Controller will also ensure that the business quality standards are adhered to, carrying out quality checks on all products at all stages of production and dealing with any potential problems.

The successful person will have solid book production/print experience with a sound knowledge of the production process.   You will have the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines in a busy environment, with great organisational and communication skills.  You will be used to working in a busy production department and have the ability to deal with issues as they arise.  Strong IT skills are essential as is the ability to work individually as well as part of a team.  This role would suit someone who is ambitious and looking to progress their career within production as there will be much scope to develop and grow within the team.

If you are looking for a new production opportunity within a highly successful and well-known global organisation please send your CV with a short cover note outlining your interest and salary expectations.