At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in finishing large format print projects and ensure top-notch quality.
- Company: Join THE·TEAM, a global leader in sports, music, and entertainment branding.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, career growth, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced setting with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of unforgettable live events and elevate your career in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in print production and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
The finishing department is a key section of our production facility ensuring that our customers' campaign and event products arrive finished, trimmed and able to be installed or used correctly. You will be responsible for finishing and collating printed or supplied products according to job bag and campaign specifications. You will be working as part of a finishing team that works across multiple material types, large and small format items, and 3D structures, using a variety of standard finishing machinery.
As Unit Manager / Deputy Unit Manager you will be responsible for the management of the finishing department and associated team members. You will be busy with quality monitoring to ensure that high standards are met from all members of the finishing team. You will also be working closely with production management teams and other business-wide teams to ensure all projects are produced and delivered, and all requirements and needs of the client are met and exceeded.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Managing Finishing Unit team
- Interviewing finishers, building a strong team in the Finishing Unit
- Administrating all Finishing Unit personnel
- Setting and managing teams' workloads across production tasks daily
- Scheduling all projects and finishing requirements on internal MI System (training provided)
- Understanding risk and escalation process to ensure that issues are avoided or managed correctly
- Following instruction surrounding campaign and event requirements from production managers
- Operate and maintain a clean, efficient and productive finishing department
- Working to set tasks daily
- Reporting to the Print Production Director
- Work as a team to achieve daily objectives to a high standard
- Follow the health & safety rules and procedures
- Communicate effectively and professionally with your unit team and other departments
You will be busy with the following finishing duties:
- Zund cutting tables – cutting, kiss cutting, routing, etc.
- Laminating – heated rollers and Rolls Rollers
- Hand finishing – vinyl wrap mounting, weeding etc.
- Eyelets and hemming – finishing of banners/textiles
- Various manual finishing operations – gluing, assembly, taping, etc.
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:
- Planning & organising skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
- Experience working in planning and scheduling of large format graphics production
- Passionate about servicing clients internal and external
- Great attention to detail, along with fantastic communication skills – verbal, written and presentational
- Experience of print and finishing production techniques of large format graphics
- Competency in all Microsoft Office packages, as well as good all round computer skills (training provided for MIS system)
- Ability to prioritise and think logically and methodically
This role will be based in our Orpington office Monday to Friday.
Finishing Unit Manager / Deputy Manager – Large Format Print in Orpington employer: The
At THE·TEAM, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer that thrives at the intersection of sports, music, and entertainment. Our London office fosters a collaborative work culture where creativity and strategic thinking are encouraged, offering employees ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on delivering impactful global campaigns, we provide a unique chance to work with iconic brands while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world's most exciting cities.
