MinaLima
Print Production Manager
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About us:
Welcome to MinaLima! Best known for creating the graphic universe of the Harry Potter film series, Studio MinaLima is an award-winning design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima. Today, our London-based, multi-disciplinary studio works with globally renowned clients across a wide variety of projects, from collectible product ranges and immersive experiences to our internationally successful MinaLima Editions of classic books. Inspired by the Studio’s treasury of graphic works, our retail arm House of MinaLima offers a premium range of merchandise, products, and art prints to fans around the globe, with robust plans for expansion and international growth.
Our values:
We strive to make a difference through our craft, to amaze clients and fans by creating the extraordinary, and to inspire others with our passion. We live by a set of values and behaviours which act as a compass for our people. Care, Curiosity and Consistency are at the centre of all we do.
- Care: We nurture our people, our brand and our fans, creating a welcoming environment and magical experience at all levels.
- Curiosity: We try new things, own our growth, and work with the courage to go beyond our comfort zones.
- Consistency: We show up with the same commitment—to our craft and to our community—every day.
Key responsibilities:
Production Planning & Operational Management
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the print production facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Develop and manage production schedules, capacity planning and forward planning to meet business demand and seasonal requirements.
- Communicate production priorities, business requirements and strategic objectives to the production team.
- Oversee workflow, resource allocation and production efficiencies to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
- Maintain ownership of print edition numbers and production records, ensuring accuracy, compliance and traceability.
People Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead, motivate and develop the print production team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, succession planning and workforce planning.
- Deliver training and ensure team competency across production processes and equipment.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual objectives and provide coaching and feedback to support high performance.
- Manage attendance, rotas and employee records through BrightHR, addressing performance and conduct matters where required.
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Print Production & Product Development
- Manage all aspects of art print production from pre-production through to final output.
- Partner with the Product Design team on colour testing, print proofs and foil development to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Collaborate with Silver Cloud on foil production planning, technical development and problem solving.
- Liaise with external print partners (e.g. WB) regarding print orders, production requirements and delivery schedules.
Quality Assurance
- Own quality standards across all print production processes.
- Develop, implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure products consistently meet brand and customer expectations.
- Investigate quality concerns, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external production partners.
- Negotiate supplier costs, manage purchasing and monitor supplier performance to ensure value, quality and reliability.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Head Office, Key Clients and Embassy print orders and production enquiries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production supports wider business objectives.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the print facility.
- Identify and implement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Review production processes and introduce best practices to optimise workflow and reduce waste.
- Lead problem-solving activities and implement sustainable solutions to operational challenges.
Production Performance & KPI Management
- Establish, monitor and report on key production performance indicators, including productivity, quality, on-time delivery, waste, efficiency and downtime.
- Analyse operational performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Produce regular management reports and recommend actions to improve operational performance.
Strategic Planning
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the department's operational strategy, ensuring production capability aligns with business growth and commercial objectives.
- Forecast future production capacity, resource requirements and investment needs.
- Support the implementation of new products, technologies and production methods to enhance capability and competitiveness.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align production planning with wider business priorities.
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Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
- Promote a safe working environment through effective risk management and safe working practices.
- Ensure production equipment is maintained and operated safely in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Troubleshooting & Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership in resolving complex production and equipment issues.
- Coordinate rapid resolution of production challenges to minimise downtime and maintain delivery commitments.
- Escalate significant operational risks where appropriate and implement preventative measures.
Essential Requirements:
- Excellent attention to detail, you are meticulous and precise in the checking of the prints and design work.
- Project Management Acumen: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects using structured methodologies used to support the team.
- Strong communication and relationship skills - must be able to steward all stakeholders both internal and external across all departments.
- Experience of people management and leading team members by offering support and guidance.
- Previous hands-on experience with paper-based materials, or other creative materials would be beneficial.
- Strong IT skills, ideally Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets.
- Comfortable working with software and systems. Experience using Adobe Photoshop to open, prepare, and print files would be an advantage.
- Organisational Excellence: Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail, and a proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines concurrently.
The details:
- Salary: competitive, commensurate with experience
- 40 hours per week
- In Office — Teddington, Greater London
- You must have the Right to Work in the UK
To apply:
Please send us a short email telling us why you'd be a great fit for this role, along with your CV, to: recruitment@minalima.com
Subject line reference: Job Application_Print_Production Manager_September_2026
Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if you have been successful.
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