Production Project Manager - Print Production

We have a fantastic role for an experienced print production professional to work for a highly successful publisher based in London.  Working as part of the Print Production Team and the Buying and Operations Teams you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a smooth supply chain on all E-Com and Direct Mail orders. The production team have full responsibility for all print buying and this role will have a pivotal role in fully managing the process.  This role does not involve managing staff.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the supply chain from file supply to printer to delivery of finished product
• Work closely with Editorial and Marketing  ensuring new orders are produced to correct specification and schedule
• Ensuring schedules are managed and met
• Creating and updating budgets and manage costs
• Overall responsibility for the management of key print/finishing related issues based on requirements for a specific territory
• Visiting suppliers to check work is carried out correctly
• Responsibility for finishing, including supplying dummies for internal approval and logistical planning of delivery of components, the finishing process with pre-production samples for approval through to final collection/delivery to Distribution

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in print production (print buying and/or finishing/packaging, rather than pre-press)
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines
• Highly organised with strong admin skills
• Highly proficient MS Office and the ability to prioritise, and organise your workload and manage multiple tasks concurrently

For further details of this role please forward your CV outlining your salary expectations