Overview:

The Technical / Production Managers job opportunity, is with a well established signage and wayfinding consultancy. In this Production Managers job, you’ll hold responsibility for overseeing the technical management, supervision and control of manufacturing and installation processes, for a variety of wayfinding, signage and brand implementation projects. This includes assisting the Design team, providing input on materials, finishes and specifications, as well as the selection and management of third party suppliers and contractors.

The company:

Our client operates with a flat management structure and a culture that encourages collaboration and creativity. Providing fruit & drinks, quarterly off-site team building events, CPD and training sessions, throughout the year, they have a great team environment.

As a brand implementation consultancy they work direct with brands, and in partnership with architects, creative design and branding agencies, translating brand identities and implementing them into the built environment. Taking conceptual designs and turning them in to practical solutions, through Production Design, Value Engineering, advising on Materials, Finishes and Specification. They then select and manage the production and installation supply chain partners, for signage and wayfinding schemes, overseeing the complete project implementation. Typical project values are between £5K – £200K.

Technical / Production Managers job responsibilities, include:

The Technical Manager / Production Manager jobs responsibilities, will see you sat within the Production Team (4 members/no direct reports). As the Technical / Production Manager you’ll report directly into the Implementation Director.

You’ll hold responsibility for the technical management, supervision and control of production and installation processes for a variety of wayfinding, signage and brand implementation projects, inline with the consultancy’s methodology and high standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understand client requirements, prepare production proposals, scope of works and pitches.
• Schedule and lead client meetings and presentations.
• Develop and manage overall budget, negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Identify and communicate project risks and develop contingency plans.
• Manage production workflow, schedule and quality.
• Monitor production activities and adjust schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage and track financial performance of projects to achieve planned project profitability.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Select, order and procure materials and services from suitably experienced contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee and manage installation and remedial work processes.
• Adhere to Health & Safety best practice standards and ensure zero incidents.
• Provide regular updates to clients on the progress of projects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered right first time, every time.
• Build strong working relationship with clients for securing new business opportunities.

You:

As well as embracing the company culture, valuing their core principles: enthusiastic, collaborative, grounded, pragmatic and ingenious, to be considered for this Technical Production Managers job opportunity you’ll have demonstrable skills & experience, including:

• Technical skills with excellent understanding of materials, finishes and associated production techniques.
• Precision manufacturing and fabrication understanding, either from a related field or within product design.
• Project management and problem solving skills.
• Proven organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Good time keeping and commitment to achieving deadlines.
• Able to organise work through meticulous filing.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised.
• Confident and articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and approachable attitude with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain existing and build new client and supplier relationships.

Software skills:

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience of Microsoft Project, Merlin or equivalent scheduling software.
• Knowledge of cloud-based project management and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Production or Project Management, mechanical, process or engineering equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience as a project manager

Package & additional Info:

• Hours of work Mon-Friday 9am to 5:30 pm. (Flexibility may be required on occasion) 
• Salary £45,000 – £50,000.
• Auto-enrolment pension, employer 2% contribution. (3% from April 2019)
• Death-in-service cover. (x2 salary basis)
• Bike-to-work scheme.
• Child-care vouchers.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Paid (discretionary, non-contractual) sick leave within reason.
• Office fruit & drinks.
• Quarterly off-site team-building events.
• CPD & training sessions throughout the year.

Tagged as: Built Environment, Environmental Branding, Merlin, Microsoft Project, Wayfinding