An Assistant Production Managers job with an engineering and manufacturing company specialising in metal and acrylic fabrication, and the production of signage and branding products. This sign industry Assistant Production Managers job reports to the Senior Production Manager and holds responsibility for the management of the shopfloor and its team. To be considered, you’ll need experience of working in an Assistant Production Managers job, or Production Supervisors Job in the sign industry, or a similar bespoke fabrication business.

The Company

Our client, the company, is one of the UK’s largest and market leaders in their industry. They work with an enviable portfolio of major blue-chip clients, servicing their internal and external signage, corporate identity, and environmental branding needs.

The company’s client list features some of the most highly recognisable brands, and corporate organisations, in sectors including retail, leisure, technology, finance and many more.

Due to retirement leading to the need for an operational restructure, our client is now recruiting a Works Manager / Assistant Production Manager to oversee the management of the shop-floor and the production team.

About this sign industry Assistant Production Management job

As the Assistant Production Manager, you’ll report directly to the Senior Production Manager.

You’ll be responsible for the day to day running of the shop-floor and the production team. Allowing the Senior Production Manager to concentrate on the research, development and prototyping of new products and client solutions.

You will be required to manage production workflow, ranging from volume roll-outs to small batch production runs. Adapting to client demands and the needs of the business, as well as managing and motivating the production team.

This Signage Assistant Production Manager jobs responsibilities

This signage Assistant Production Manager jobs responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with internal departments, sales, project management & installation
• Subcontractor & Supplier assessment, negotiation & management
• Production planning / scheduling
• Advising on technical specifications, materials & finishes
• Managing, mentoring & motivating staff
• Coordinating appropriate resource, overtime etc as & when required
• Maintaining a clean & safe working environment inline with H&S policy
• Manage the commercial aspects of production, minimising waste
• Stock control

You

So, to be considered for this sign industry Assistant Production Management job you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• A proven record as an assistant production manager or production supervisor, ideally in signage but related metal & plastic fabrication will be considered
• Technical proficiency, understanding of materials, finishes & specifications
• Able to read design / production drawings
• Proven ability of production planning for bespoke products in volume & batch production runs
• Problem solving skills, & the ability to focus on the solution not the problem
• Understanding of Health & Safety
• Commercially aware
• Professional, reliable & committed with a can do attitude
• Organised and able to work under pressure.
• People management & leadership skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you

This is an opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s leading signage companies. You’ll have the opportunity to work with major corporate clients and brands. As a large sign manufacturer, that continues to grow, those who display the right attributes will have the opportunity for future career progression.

A competitive sign industry package is available:

• Basic salary range: c£30,000 – £40,000
• Benefits
• 23 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

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