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We're recruiting a Quality Control Manager to join a well established packaging artwork and reprographics agency in Leeds. This is a key role within the studio, sitting at the centre of the artwork and production process and taking ownership of quality across all packaging outputs.This position would suit someone with a strong background in packaging artwork and repro, who understands the importance of accuracy, consistency and brand integrity, and enjoys being the final checkpoint before work goes to print.The roleAs Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing quality standards across all packaging artwork and repro files. You'll act as the final sign off, ensuring work is technically correct, aligned to brand guidelines, and fully production ready before release.You'll work closely with artworkers, repro specialists and client facing teams to review artwork, manage amends, and identify potential issues early, helping to avoid costly errors further down the line. You'll also play an important role in refining processes, improving workflows, and embedding best practice across the studio.This is a hands on role with real responsibility and influence, rather than a purely procedural or removed QA position.Key responsibilitiesQuality checking packaging artwork and repro files prior to printEnsuring artwork adheres to brand guidelines, legal requirements and technical specificationsActing as final sign off on files before releaseIdentifying and resolving artwork and repro issues early in the processSupporting and advising artwork and repro teams on best practiceWorking closely with client services and production teamsHelping to develop and improve quality control processes and workflowsMaintaining consistently high standards across all projectsAbout youProven experience working with packaging artwork and reprographicsStrong understanding of print production processes and requirementsExcellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to qualityConfident challenging work and providing constructive feedbackComfortable taking ownership and responsibility for quality standardsClear communicator who works well across teamsExperience in FMCG packaging environments is highly desirableWhy this roleThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the guardian of quality, wants visibility and influence within a studio, and is looking for a role with long term stability and progression within a specialist packaging environment.If you'd like to find out more, please apply with an up to date CV