Large Format Production Coordinator

Kingston upon Thames
10 months ago
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Large Format Production Coordinator
Reporting to: Head of Print Production
Kingston-Upon-Thames
Salary up to £40k DOE

My client is a market leader specialising in Creative & Technical Design, Artworking, Digital Content, Printing, Experiential Brand Activation, and Sustainable Production.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

My client is a fast paced, and often highly pressured, production house working within one of the most demanding and rewarding creative industries in the world.
Production Coordinators play a pivotal role; bridging the Project Team and Production Departments and offering experienced advice on appropriate production methods, governed by brand identities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEAM LIAISON

  • Working closely with Project Team to plan and drive project timelines.
  • Advising on suitable materials and production techniques for relevant works, in particular considering sustainability, brand nuances and budgets.
  • Collaborating closely with the Project Team to ensure Works Orders are accurate & appropriate.
  • Initiating and playing an active role in preliminary project and production kick off meetings with relevant individuals & departments.
  • Initiating wrap up meetings with relevant individuals & departments.
  • Being a standard bearer for the production management team, and the print factory as a whole. The includes being prepared to hold colleagues to account where appropriate.

    PRODUCTION PLANNING
  • To collaborate with the Production Team Manager and the Directors problem solving.
  • Preparing for and actively participating in Production Management Meetings with all production departments.
  • Collaborating with all production departments, including the studio and project teams, to ensure our client expectations are fulfilled and wherever possible surpassed.
  • Monitoring production capacity and communicating effectively to ensure success.
  • Active collaboration with the Print Production Resource Manager to monitor and develop best practice.
  • Reviewing and maintaining (url removed), including the active assessment and the education of Works Orders on an ongoing basis.
  • Maintaining stock levels and ordering sufficient supplies where necessary.

    WORKFLOW
  • Collaborating with the Project Team to brief the Design & Studio Teams on specific jobs & projects.
  • Communicating with all the in-house teams, ensuring all job specifics and brand identities are fulfilled as required.
  • Operating as the key Quality Control officer for all your works, whilst holding the Standard for the wider team.
  • Wherever possible, being the final point of control for your works. Alternatively, providing
    an effective handover to a qualified individual.

    INSTALLATION & LOGISTICS
  • Working with the Packing and Logistics Team to ensure items are packed as required and spreadsheets are provided clearly and briefed accurately to the Packing and Logistics Team.
  • Working with installation teams to support with communication and ensure an efficient handover.
  • Working with the junior Production Admin to ensure items are ready for the install team.
  • Support with the planning for distribution to the installation network and ensure logistics are arranged accordingly, in close collaboration with the Project Team.

    FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure projects are run to their maximum efficiency with regards to lead times, material selection, quality control and wastage with attention to brand identities & sustainability.

    ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Come from a large format print production background.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.
  • Level-headed approach to demanding circumstances.
  • Good leadership skills.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate instructions to a team.
  • Good Excel and MS Office knowledge and practical experience.

    Apply via the link with an up-to-date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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