Small Format Finishing Team Leader

apartmentPrinted.com placeCramlington scheduleFull-time calendar_month22/05/2025

We're Printed.com - a rapidly expanding ecommerce business within the fastest sector of online print.

We’re a young company based in the heart of London and our printing site is located in our fancy 40,000 sq. ft property on the outskirts of Newcastle. Everything we print is printed in the UK and we are super proud of our UK heritage. Our people are who drive us forward. We’re filled to the brim with a passionate team who are mad about printing, designing, building and growing.

In the office you’ll find we’re forward-thinking, with a mission to be creative, innovative and to help our customers find their dream print. Catch us in our production space and you’ll find a fast-paced, dedicated team who endeavour to reach perfection for our customers.

As the Finishing team leader, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of our digital Finishing, working closely with the finishing manager to help maintain high quality output, job turnaround targets are met, and continually seeking ways to improve processes and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Supervise print finishing team:

Oversee the daily activities of the print finishing team, providing guidance and support to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and on time.

Coordinate tasks in final stages of print production:

Manage the workflow during the concluding stages of the printed jobs, ensuring that tasks such as trimming, binding, and packaging are executed in a timely and organized manner.

Ensure quality control standards are met:

Implement and enforce quality control procedures to guarantee that the finished print products meet the required standards for accuracy, appearance, and overall quality.

Manage team schedules and deadlines:

Create and maintain schedules, assigning tasks to team members based on priorities and deadlines to ensure timely completion of print finishing projects.

Collaborate with other departments:

Work closely with pre-press, printing, and other relevant departments to facilitate a smooth transition between different stages of the printing process and address any interdepartmental needs.

Troubleshoot issues and maintain equipment:

Address and resolve technical or operational issues that may arise during the print finishing process and help ensure that equipment is properly maintained for optimal performance.

Implement process improvements for efficiency:

Help identify areas for improvement in workflows and processes and help implement changes to enhance overall efficiency and productivity within the print finishing team.

Strong leadership and communication skills required:

Effectively lead the team by providing clear direction, fostering a positive work environment, and communicating with team members, management, and other departments to ensure a cohesive and successful print finishing operation.

Data collection and analysis:

Using data collection systems for collecting relevant data on print finishing processes, including turnaround times, error rates, resource utilization, staff training and staff performance. Analyse this data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance overall efficiency and quality in the print finishing operations.

2pm - 10pm shift

Starting Salary from £28,000 DOE

Requirements

Proven experience as a team leader in a print environment essential
In depth knowledge of Finishing processes
Strong leadership and communications skills
Experience in collecting and using data effectively
Capable of performing routine maintenance tasks to keep equipment in optimal condition
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Attention to detail and an understanding of print quality controls
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions
Available to work overtime
Able to lift up to 25kg

Benefits

22 days holiday rising to 25 Plus 8 days bank holidays
Staff discounts & Friends and Family discounts
Cycle to work scheme and Tech Scheme
Breakfast and drinks provided
Charity day per annum supported
Christmas Party
Street food days
Perkbox membership
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
Employee referral scheme

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