Senior Production Controller

Pan Macmillan UK
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Pan Macmillan UK is one of the largest general book publishers in the UK, with imprints including Macmillan, Mantle, Pan, Picador, Boxtree, Sidgwick \& Jackson, Bello, Tor, Kingfisher, Macmillan Children's Books, Two Hoots, Bluebird, Campbell Books, Macmillan New Writing and Macmillan Digital Audio. Pan Macmillan is part of Macmillan Publishers International Limited.

London

Administration

Berufserfahrene

Your key responsibilities:

• End\-to\-end production management: Manage the production process for a diverse range of adult titles, ensuring every book, from standard mono to high\-spec special editions, meets Pan Macmillan’s quality standards.


• Manufacturing oversight: Order and monitor printings from initial confirmation through to final delivery, acting as a primary point of contact for external suppliers to ensure a seamless supply chain.


• Financial stewardship: Produce accurate costings at every stage of the critical path to support informed business decisions and maintain healthy project margins.


• Commercial negotiation: Proactively negotiate schedules, specifications, and pricing with external suppliers to secure the best value without compromising on quality or deadlines.


• Data integrity: Manage and update Biblio and other internal systems to ensure product records, schedules, and approvals are accurate and accessible to the wider business.


• Cross\-departmental collaboration: Partner closely with the Editorial, Art, Operations, and Sales teams to align production schedules with marketing beats, retail requirements, and core process improvements.

• Book production expertise: Proven experience in book production (ideally within trade publishing), with a practical understanding of mono manufacturing and advanced knowledge of book specifications.


• Technical literacy: A comprehensive working knowledge of typesetting, repro, ebooks, and print processes, alongside proficiency in industry\-standard software (such as Biblio and Adobe Acrobat).


• Commercial \& financial awareness: A high level of numeracy with the ability to produce accurate costings, negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers, and manage invoices precisely.


• Project management \& prioritisation: Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload and maintain schedules across multiple high\-priority titles.


• Collaboration \& communication: Clear, persuasive written and spoken communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external global suppliers.


• Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve.


• Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment.


• Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives.


• Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes.

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