Your new company:
Trident create digital packaging assets for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our dynamic, innovative team works with FMCG brands to prepare packaging artworks for mass print production. A digitally focused company, we continuously strive to stay at the forefront of our field, designing and developing our own cutting-edge technologies and powerful systems. This ensures that we are constantly driving our business forward and offering our customers the highest quality service, whether this is retouching media ready for print or crafting a 3D image for E-commerce sites.
Your new role:
We are seeking a highly driven and data-oriented Production Manager to lead regional Artwork production performance, planning, and continuous improvement.
You will play a key role in shaping how production is planned, measured, and optimised through data, insight, and reporting. You will lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team while enhancing production reporting frameworks, dashboards, and forecasting models that enable smarter, faster decision-making.
This role is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week) with 3 days in the office and 2 working from home.
What are the responsibilities of a Production Manager?
Production Performance & Continuous Improvement
· Lead and optimise regional production performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs, quality standards, and key efficiency metrics.
· Drive continuous improvement by reducing errors, improving utilisation, and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
Production Planning & Capacity Management
· Lead production planning and capacity management across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons to meet demand and delivery targets.
· Optimise resources and team capability through data-driven decisions, ensuring scalability and alignment with current and future business needs.
Data Analysis, Insight Generation and Reporting
· Leverage data analysis and insights to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and informed decision-making.
· Develop and enhance reporting through automation, standardisation, and effective visualisation to communicate performance to stakeholders.
Process & Operational Excellence
· Lead and approve production process improvements at a regional level, ensuring they remain scalable, efficient and fit for purpose.
· Collaborate with global stakeholders to align and standardise processes.
· Support implementation of new workflows, tools, and systems.
People Leadership
· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary production team.
· Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning.
· Foster an engaged, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
· Manage recruitment, onboarding, and talent development.
· Promote a positive and inclusive working environment.
Who are we looking for?
· Proven experience in production/studio management in artwork and pre-press, including leading and managing large teams.
· A data-driven thinker who uses insight to challenge and improve performance.
· A proactive leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
· Someone who thrives on solving operational challenges.
· A collaborative partner who can influence across teams and functions.
· A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
· An individual who champions the value of our teams and community.
· Someone with strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance and profitability.
What will we provide for you?
You will get to work for a company that is proud of who we are, what we do and how we treat our people – and become part of our Trident DNA. We offer great development and progression opportunities around the Globe, a competitive salary, a benefits package plus hybrid working, an early finish on a Friday and a generous holiday allowance.
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Deadline: 5th June 2026
Trident is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to provide a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
Any CVs submitted by recruitment agencies without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited and will not incur any fees.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Hull HU7 3AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston upon Hull HU7 3AP
