Print Production Manager

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGXa powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953 SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics plate and cylinder production and metal deco services to brand owners retailers and printersall with a focus on reducing complexity delivering flawless in-market execution and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Role Overview

A hands-on Print Production Managerresponsible for leading the technical aspects of packaging production across FMCG accounts. This person will act as the technical authority in preâproduction ensuring print feasibility quality and consistency across suppliers and print processes.

The role will involve travel across UK including London and Witham and possible trips within Europe for print runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to preâproduction meetingswith clients customer service teams and food suppliers.

• Assess print feasibility review design files and guidelines and determine how artwork should be built in the studio.

• Provide technical recommendations and solutions confidently leading the technical part of discussions.

• Liaise with thirdâparty printers and attend print runs across Europe.

• Ensure strong print grounding across flexo litho gravure and digital processes.

• No team leadership responsibilities.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years in a print/packaging organisation.

• Strong technical print background across multiple print processes.

• Solid understanding of FMCG packaging.

• Confident communicator able to hold their ground in client meetings.

• Practical flexible and willing to get hands-on.

Propelis is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed clarity and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative packaging print solutions branded environments and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX Marks Equator Collide and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years Propelis commences operations with 10000 employees in 30 countries nearly $1 billion in annual sales and a diverse client base of over 2000 leading companies.

Required Experience:

Manager