Technical Print & Process Manager Job in London, London UK
The Company:
Our client is a leading manufacturer of film, paper and carton-board packaging for the fast food sector. The company has manufacturing facilities in Ireland and operations worldwide, supplying FMCG customers with innovative products like carton-board sandwich packaging, modified atmosphere packaging and high-quality printed laminates.
The Role:
In order to strengthen its leading market position and continue to deliver cutting edge products, the company has recently re-organized its head office function and created the new position of Technical Print Process Manager. This position will be based from the company’s London head office but will also involve regular travel to the print facility in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
The Technical Print Process Manager will report directly to the Head of Technical and will take a lead role in liaising between manufacturing and graphics for new product launches, to ensure print designs match print capabilities. They will also be involved with other departments to advise on the development of new products and support the investigation and resolution of customer issues in the most effective and timely manner. Other key tasks will include:
- Acting as the lead technical contact with manufacturing on all print related matters
- Liaising with the design team, manufacturing and sales alongside other members of the technical team to ensure new products can be produced to meet the requirements of the customer brief
- Advise on print for product launches and oversee print passing of new jobs either directly or through members of the pre-press team
- Provide technical advice and support to the sales team and customers when required, on print and other pre-press matters
- Provide support for technical problems at customers sites
The Candidate:
- Degree qualified in science or related field
- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a print manufacturing site
- Familiar with the flexible packaging industry and heat sealed packaging products in particular
- Detailed understanding and technical competence in printing and converting technologies including pre-press and plate-making
- A wide knowledge of paper, board and plastic packaging
- Previous involvement in RD or a customer support role
- Experience of providing packaging for the food sector
- Strategic and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills on all levels
- Ability to explain complex technical issues
- Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and Europe
The Package:
- A challenging position in a leading, fast growing and dynamic company
- Responsibility for directing and supporting a professional team
- A salary appropriate to the requirements of the position and previous knowledge and skills
- A company car allowance