Packaging Printers Team Leader

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.

Position Summary

We are recruiting for a Packaging Printer Team Leader to join our team in Salford.

This is a client facing role in which you will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the management and development of key client relationships, including DS Smith, Amcor, and smaller printer accounts.

Drive the execution of client-specific projects, ensuring effective progression through all stages—from initiation and monitoring to timely delivery and accurate invoicing.

Lead and manage both the Manchester-based and on-site teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Resolve any conflicts or issues that arise during project execution, ensuring projects remain on track and maintaining high standards of quality across all client deliverables.

Coordinate and input work orders into the Management Information System (MIS) for streamlined processing.

Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all completed projects, adhering to established financial protocols.

Manage the relationship with the Polymer production team, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless operations.

Prepare and present monthly management reports to the site management team.

Conduct ongoing performance evaluations and annual reviews for team members to support continuous development.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support operational efficiency and business growth.

Qualifications / Requirements

Enjoy working as part of a team

Ability to communicate with staff, clients and at all levels

Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook as you will be responsible for amending excel spreadsheets.

Good literacy and numeracy skills as you will be producing reports and documents.

Work under pressure and to be able to determine and organise priorities, with minimal supervision.

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, 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.