Recruiting for a signage Production Managers job in Southampton. This sign industry job offers a genuine opportunity for career development. As part of the business’s succession planning strategy, this Production Managers job will start within a new layer of senior management being implemented. In part this is required due to continuous growth. Equally, in order to develop a team of future Senior Leaders capable of taking over the business. In short, this Production Managers role will lead to a Production Directors job, and the possibility of a future MBO. Sound technical understanding and experience of working in a signage Production Management job is essential.

The signage company

Established c.20 years ago, over the last decade this signage company has seen continuous growth, and currently turns-over c.£6M-£7M.

The business provides national and international signage solutions, from design to installation. Their exceptional quality of products and service delivery has allowed them to nurture longstanding relationships with their clients.

Perhaps most importantly, the company is financially strong. And as demonstrated during the pandemic, they value their people, continuing to pay 100% of their staffs wages. Unlike many who made redundancies. Or used the furlough scheme to only pay 80% of wages.

About this Signage Production Managers job

This signage Production Managers job in Southampton is based at the company’s head office. With c. 20,000 square meters of factory space equipped with state of the art kit for light manufacturing, assembly, vinyl and large format digital printing. For heavily engineered fabrication, as well as some of overseas projects, our client draws on their trusted network of supply chain partners.

This signage Production Managers job is not a case of coming in to fix a problem. In short, this role is required due to significant growth, and the need to strengthen the business’s infrastructure. As well as the current owners strategic succession plan to allow them to exit the business.

You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager, taking over the management of the production department, allowing them to focus on other areas within the business. And with them, you will form the future leadership team to take over the day to day running of the business.

This sign industry Production Managers job responsibilities

In summary, this sign industry Production Managers job responsibilities will include:

• Providing strong technical support to the business
• Management of Production department – approximately 20 reports, including the Graphics Production Manager
• Management of the Installations Team – 6 in house crews
• Management of Sub-Contractors
• Production planning & scheduling
• Coordinating appropriate resource, overtime etc as & when required
• Ensuring efficiencies & commercial results
• Motivation & management of shop floor staff
• Ordering materials & stock control
• Management of goods in & out
• Associated admin tasks

You

So, to be considered for this signage Production Management job you’ll definitely need strong technical understanding of 3 dimensional fabricated signage.

Experience as a Production Manager or Assistant Production Manager in a similar sized or larger sign manufacturer is essential. You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

• Technical proficiency & understanding of bespoke, fabricated signage manufacture
• Good understanding of specifications for production & installation techniques
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
• Problem solving skills, ability to focus on the solution not the problem.
• Commercial awareness
• Leadership and management qualities.
• Professional, reliable & committed to your career development
• Organized & able to work under pressure

What’s in it for you

Finally, in conclusion, as well as offering you a genuine career opportunity, with a plan, and the support to grow your role and responsibilities, to Production Director level, in addition, the package on offer for this sign industry Production Managers job includes.

Package:

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
• Profit & Performance Bonuses
• Company Car
• Benefits

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