Digital Print manager in Portsmouth

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Digital Print & Technical Project Manager to lead our digital print operations while driving continuous improvement across our digital workflows, customer experience, and production technology. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines responsibility for the day-to-day management of our HP Indigo digital print department with the planning and delivery of digital projects that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between production, commercial teams, and technology, ensuring operational excellence while supporting future growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the digital print department, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Manage and develop a team of digital press operators and production staff.
• Schedule and prioritise production to meet customer deadlines and business objectives.
• Monitor print quality, colour consistency, and workflow performance across all digital production.
• Oversee preventative maintenance of HP Indigo presses and associated finishing equipment to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, health & safety procedures, and production best practices.
• Lead digital transformation and workflow improvement initiatives across the production environment.
• Develop and manage project plans, digital roadmaps, and implementation schedules.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical production and technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and customer experience throughout the production lifecycle.
• Define project objectives, success criteria, and deliverables while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Analyse production data and KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with software vendors and technology partners to implement new systems and process enhancements.
• Ensure digital workflows support an exceptional customer experience from order through to delivery.
• Work with commercial teams to improve service levels and production capabilities.
• Champion innovation by evaluating emerging print technologies, software, and automation solutions.
• Support the implementation of new products, services, and production processes.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience managing a digital print production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HP Indigo digital presses, colour management, and digital print workflows.
• Previous experience leading production teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing technical or digital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational performance and customer expectations.
• Experience working within Agile or similar project management methodologies would be advantageous.
• Understanding of digital customer journeys, UX principles, or production software integration would be beneficial.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Modern production environment with industry-leading technology.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to influence business growth through innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are an experienced digital print professional with a passion for technology, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.