Print Production Manager

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Role Overview

A hands-on Print Production Manager responsible for leading the technical aspects of packaging production across FMCG accounts. This person will act as the technical authority in pre‑production, ensuring print feasibility, quality, and consistency across suppliers and print processes.

The role will involve travel across UK, including London and Witham and possible trips within Europe for print runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to pre‑production meetings with clients, customer service teams, and food suppliers.

• Assess print feasibility, review design files and guidelines, and determine how artwork should be built in the studio.

• Provide technical recommendations and solutions, confidently leading the technical part of discussions.

• Liaise with third‑party printers and attend print runs across Europe.

• Ensure strong print grounding across flexo, litho, gravure, and digital processes.

• No team leadership responsibilities. 

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years in a print/packaging organisation.

• Strong technical print background across multiple print processes.

• Solid understanding of FMCG packaging.

• Confident communicator able to “hold their ground” in client meetings.

• Practical, flexible, and willing to get hands-on.

Propelis, is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.