Production Manager - Signage (Ref: SN7324)

NEW VACANCY! (SN7324)

PRODUCTION MANAGER - SIGNAGE

BERKSHIRE

£45K - £55K + Wellbeing Initiatives + 24 Days Holiday + 8 BH + Pension Contribution + Free Onsite Parking

Hours: 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / 8am - 4pm Friday

Our client is a Signage company based in the Berkshire area, they have been working with blue-chip companies, global brands and leading architectural practices across the UK and EMEA for over 40 years to create inspiring and functional spaces that are both stunning and encourage productivity and collaboration. They don't just make signage - they innovate, create and make impactful, functional and visual signage, wayfinding, placemaking, wall graphics, glass manifestations and workplace accessories!

Currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the workshop operations and manage production scheduling at the factory. This is a pivotal role combining hands-on leadership with strategic planning and data-driven decision-making.

You will be responsible for coordinating people, materials, and workflow across multiple concurrent bespoke projects - ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll analyse production requirements, schedule effectively and continually develop the production team, capabilities and capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan/schedule and oversee all production activities, balancing resource capability, workload, capacity and deadlines.
• Meeting job budgets, specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure materials, contracted services and components are available in-line with production plans.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of skilled production staff.
• Uphold high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Use data and reporting to manage production requirements; identify and address issues, bottlenecks and drive improvement.
• Responsible for production area layout, enhancements, maintenance and overall housekeeping.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance and increase capability, workflow, quality and profitability.
• Overall responsibility for production and companywide safety, including reviewing current and ongoing controls and implementing improvements.
• Working closely with cross functioning teams.
• Deliver business objectives and initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement required equipment, software, and/or process improvements.
• Day to day line manager responsibilities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience managing a safety-first production environment and culture.
• Proven experience in production management in signage or similar industry (production, manufacturing, and fabrication)
• Strong analytical and planning skills with a focus on production scheduling and workflow optimisation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft suite.
• Comfortable implementing, working with, and developing job management, scheduling or ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to respect, motivate and coordinate a diverse skilled and respected team.
• Solid understanding of relevant materials, and associated handling and processing.
• Solid understanding of relevant production machinery/equipment, and associated capabilities and limitations.
• Calm, organised and solutions-driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a can-do attitude.
• Proven experience and practical leadership are key.
• Existing Health & Safety or supervisory certification (e.g. IOSH, first aid) advantageous.