Production Manager

About RMC

RMC Digital Print Limited is a trade-only wide-format print and wayfinding specialist based in Hull. We supply print partners nationwide and are known for fast turnaround, flexibility, reliability and a strong commitment to customer service.

Our work spans signage, exhibition graphics, TV and stage backdrops, point of sale, truck sides, dye-sub and textile print, and specialist wayfinding. We operate day and night shifts and have recently significantly invested in new equipment to support continued growth. We are proud members of FESPA UK.

For more information about RMC, visit www.rmclimited.co.uk.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our production operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all work is completed on time, to specification and to a consistently high standard.

This is a hands-on leadership role covering production planning, team management, stock control, quality and health and safety. It requires someone who can make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

Production planning and delivery

• Plan, schedule and prioritise work across all production and finishing processes, allocating jobs to the most appropriate equipment for quality, efficiency and cost
• Ensure all work is delivered on time and to specification, including urgent and short-turnaround jobs
• Work closely with prepress, sales and account management to anticipate workload and resolve production issues
• Keep a tight control on quality ensuring minimum reprints across the business

Team management

• Lead, motivate and develop the production team across day and night shifts
• Chair regular production meetings to review workload, priorities, performance and issues
• Hold regular one to one meetings with team members, covering performance, development and wellbeing
• Manage rotas, overtime, training, absence, recruitment and, where required, disciplinary matters

Stock control

• Manage stock of media, substrates, inks and consumables, maintaining appropriate stock levels
• Raise and track purchase orders, carry out regular stock checks and minimise waste
• Build effective supplier relationships and review service levels and costs

Quality, health and safety, and maintenance

• Maintain quality standards and standard operating procedures across all production areas
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including regular safety walks and audits
• Oversee planned maintenance schedules to maximise equipment uptime

Reporting and improvement

• Monitor and report on production KPIs, including on-time delivery, waste and remakes
• Identify and implement process improvements to support the growth of the business

Person specification

Essential

• Proven experience in a print production environment at supervisory or management level
• A strong track record of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced production setting
• Experience of managing a team, including running regular production meetings and one to one meetings
• Stock control experience, including ordering, stock management and supplier liaison
• Experience of planning and scheduling work across multiple machines and processes
• Sound working knowledge of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
• Strong decision-making, organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Wide-format print experience, particularly large-format inkjet, UV or dye-sub
• Knowledge of finishing processes such as cutting, sewing, welding and laminating
• Experience of managing multi-shift operations
• Experience of using an MIS or job management system and working to production KPIs
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification
• Experience of developing SOPs, quality systems or continuous improvement initiatives