Production Planner
Ref:
43011
Job Type:
Temporary
Location:
- North West
Production Planner Lithographic Print
Birkenhead
30,000 per annum
We are recruiting for a Production Planner to join a well-established lithographic print business specialising in label production.
This is a key role within the operation, responsible for planning and optimising print runs to maximise efficiency, minimise waste, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a strong understanding of litho print processes, particularly around colour grouping, imposition, and run optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and scheduling lithographic print runs across the production department
Grouping jobs by colour profiles (CMYK, spot colours, Pantone matching) to maximise press efficiency
Creating efficient impositions and layouts, ensuring optimal sheet utilisation
Managing sheet sizes, formes, and plate layouts to reduce waste and improve output
Understanding and planning around run lengths (e.g. 3,000 vs 10,000 sheet runs) to maximise productivity
Coordinating changeovers and make-readies, minimising downtime between jobs
Working closely with pre-press, press operators, and finishing teams to ensure smooth workflow
Monitoring production schedules and adjusting plans in line with operational requirements
Ensuring jobs are planned in line with customer specifications and delivery deadlines
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, cost saving, and waste reduction
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in a print production planning role, ideally within lithographic print
Strong understanding of colour separation, ink systems, and print processes
Experience with imposition planning and sheet optimisation
Knowledge of press capabilities, plate making, and finishing processes
Ability to plan effectively around run lengths, changeovers, and production constraints
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with production teams and adapt plans when required
Desirable
Experience within label printing or packaging print environments
Familiarity with MIS/ERP systems used in print production
Understanding of SMED principles and lean manufacturing within print
Knowledge of finishing processes (cutting, guillotining, die-cutting)
Whats on Offer
30,000 salary increasing with time served alongside annual increases.
Monday to Friday, 08:45 17:00
Opportunity to play a key role in a specialist print production environment
Stable, well-established business with consistent workflow
Birkenhead
30,000 per annum
We are recruiting for a Production Planner to join a well-established lithographic print business specialising in label production.
This is a key role within the operation, responsible for planning and optimising print runs to maximise efficiency, minimise waste, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a strong understanding of litho print processes, particularly around colour grouping, imposition, and run optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and scheduling lithographic print runs across the production department
Grouping jobs by colour profiles (CMYK, spot colours, Pantone matching) to maximise press efficiency
Creating efficient impositions and layouts, ensuring optimal sheet utilisation
Managing sheet sizes, formes, and plate layouts to reduce waste and improve output
Understanding and planning around run lengths (e.g. 3,000 vs 10,000 sheet runs) to maximise productivity
Coordinating changeovers and make-readies, minimising downtime between jobs
Working closely with pre-press, press operators, and finishing teams to ensure smooth workflow
Monitoring production schedules and adjusting plans in line with operational requirements
Ensuring jobs are planned in line with customer specifications and delivery deadlines
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, cost saving, and waste reduction
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in a print production planning role, ideally within lithographic print
Strong understanding of colour separation, ink systems, and print processes
Experience with imposition planning and sheet optimisation
Knowledge of press capabilities, plate making, and finishing processes
Ability to plan effectively around run lengths, changeovers, and production constraints
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with production teams and adapt plans when required
Desirable
Experience within label printing or packaging print environments
Familiarity with MIS/ERP systems used in print production
Understanding of SMED principles and lean manufacturing within print
Knowledge of finishing processes (cutting, guillotining, die-cutting)
Whats on Offer
30,000 salary increasing with time served alongside annual increases.
Monday to Friday, 08:45 17:00
Opportunity to play a key role in a specialist print production environment
Stable, well-established business with consistent workflow