Production Manager

JOB SPECIFICATION

Production Manager/Lead Printer

Webb Print and Display Holdings Limited

We are a fast growing and innovative POS design and manufacturing company working with some of the world’s biggest retail brands. Our team includes planners, creative, design, artwork, technical, project management and production personnel.

Our home is in large industrial premises in Redditch but within our walls we have created a vibrant, creative, and relaxed working environment.

Although we were only founded in 2021, we are thriving with a multitude of projects and are continuing to grow. A cohesive team is vital for both clients and the continued growth of the business.

Standard requirements and attributes

Ability to use Digital Printing Presses, both roll fed and flat sheet, with a good knowledge of 4 colour process and colour matching. Familiar with all types of print materials and a basic knowledge of the CNC table cutting. Good communications skills, strong numeracy and literacy skills, ability to problem solve, flexible and friendly. Adaptable to cover other production areas, cutting, finishing and packing and able to work in a team environment.

The Role

The role of Supervisor will be to lead the Production team to complete the daily production schedule liaising with the Studio and Customer Services. As Lead Printer you are responsible for the printing of Jobs on the Digital Presses, currently the Vutek H3 and R2000. The other staff members in the Production Dept will be able to take over printing to allow time for the Supervisory role. The role also requires you to support the Production Team in all areas when needed and when requested by other members of the team.

Lead Printer / Supervisor – General

· The following Print activities can be delegated as and when necessary.

· Setting up H3 press in the morning and closing it down in the end of shift.

· Setting up R2000/R800 presses when needed.

· Weekly machine maintenance and machine checks.

· Print machines have a separate Appendix of Weekly Maintenance Schedules to be signed on completion.

· Management of Ink supplies in factory and requesting replacement batches when required. This also applies to cleaning materials and PPE gloves as well as waste ink from machines.

· Reporting any machine issues on EFI website immediately and informing Senior Management Team.

· Managing servicing schedules for presses and co-ordinating with Engineers when on site.

· Keeping Print Machines and areas clean and tidy.

· Management of waste material from print with disposal in the yard skip efficiently space wise.

· Emptying any bins full of waste into the skip.

· Movement of materials and pallets around factory.

· Management of materials delivered in to be printed, stock materials and any material overs from the production run.

· Ensuring a safe working environment around Print machines.

· Attend Production Meetings when required.

· The following activities are Manager role specific.

· Attending daily Production Meeting.

· Responsible for overseeing all Jobs on Schedule completed to delivery dates.

· Ensuring other Production staff know what their next Job is and any specifics they need to be briefed on.

· Scheduling lunch breaks with other staff to keep printing or cutting covered when needed.

· Organising any extended hours needed to maintain schedule with other Productions staff.

· Liaising with Studio on Artworking for supply to presses and any issues.

· Liaising with Customer Services with any issue on production or despatches.

· Ensuring all Despatches are collected by Couriers or Overnight Carriers.

· Overseeing the management of materials delivered in and any stock materials.

· Maintaining standards of H&S, COSSH and a safe working environment as well as keeping the Shop Floor tidy.

· Rotating Production staff so they are familiar with Printing and Cutting and able to cover holidays, absence, and peak production periods.

· Give necessary training on print presses and identify any external training you think is required.

Print Operator – Production

· Identify artwork files on presses and checking before starting a job.

· Checking correct Ink / Print settings used for quality and speed required for each Job / Client

· Selecting correct materials to be printed.

· Checking quantities against Job Card.

· Set up and run 1st off to be checked and signed off.

· Checking backed up print for registration.

· Printing materials, constantly checking print quality, and stacking them for cutting in agreed manner.

· Keeping a check on Print timings and organising cover for breaks if time sensitive production. finishing, for example applying D/S tape to cut materials, between cutting sheets if timing allows.

· Report damaged materials, any print scrap that will result in material shortages and resolve in a timely manner, escalate if necessary.

· Listing material usage on Job Cards and Roll Tags for every Job.

· Disposal of waste in the skip.

Production – General

· Work on understanding Clients ways of working and expectations with Customer Services Team

· Help to develop accurate machine timings to improve the accuracy of scheduling and monitoring of production output.

· Support HR role with H&S, COSSH, First Aid, Fire Safety, ISO.

· Cover cutting, finishing, and packing as required during holiday periods or any absences within the Production Department.

· During busy periods assist in the packing of jobs and support production when needed or as directed by Senior Management Team.

Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person