About the company

Established for c.25 years, the business has enjoyed sustainable growth by providing exceptional quality of products and services, to develop creative solutions that deliver to their clients signage, graphics, and environmental branding needs.

Today the sign company work throughout the UK, Europe, and further afield and turnover c.£8m.

Perhaps more importantly, the business has been well run, and is financially secure, which can be demonstrated by their company accounts.

About this signage Head of Operations job

This signage Head of Operations job opportunity is part of the company’s succession planning, to enable the Founder / Managing Director to take more of a backseat in the day-to-day running of the business.

Initially, you will join the senior leadership team, and work closely with the current Operations Director and MD.

Once fully embedded into the business, the incumbent Operations Director will take over from the Managing Director, and as the Head of Operations you will take over the role of Operations Director.

Head of Operations job role & responsibilities

At its core, the Head of Operations / Operations Director Designate job role is to galvanise the whole team. Making sure every department is aligned, and pushing in the same direction. It is an ever evolving role, with new work and clients coming on board all the time. and as a result can create varied new challenges.

The Head of Operations responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic support to the Senior Leadership team, aiding the development and execution of the business’s strategy, and decision making
  
• Oversee and manage all operational functions of the business, including Projects, Estimating, Surveying, Production, Installation teams etc
  
• Support, guide and mentor staff members, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance, Managing the direct reports / departmental managers, and supporting the departmental managers with areas such as team appraisals, disciplinary action, etc
  
• Serve as the central point for information flow, ensuring the MD is well informed, and that strategic messages are effectively communicated to, and adopted by, all staff members

About you

To be considered for this signage Head of Operations job opportunity, you will need:

• To live, or relocate to a commutable distance to the factory and head office on the south coast
• Possess sound technical knowledge and understanding of signage production and installation methods
• Be well organised, able to multi-task, and be commercially astute
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you

This signage Head of Operations / Operations Director Designate job role is an excellent career opportunity that holds no limits. Offering structured career progression. The opportunity to join the senior leadership team of an exciting and continuously growing sign company.

You can also expect the following remuneration as a guide.

• Salary: c.£50,000 – £70,000
• Bonuses
• Company car
• Benefits

Apply now, or contact us to find out more.

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About the Sign Company

This well-established sign company, is recognised as a UK market leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality signage, visual identity and branding solutions.

With an enviable client portfolio that includes some of the most highly recognised global brands, the company provides multiple site signage and corporate identity programs that enhance their customers’ brand presence.

About the Sign Industry Operations Manager job

This sign industry Operations Manager is based at the Nottingham head office and factory.

Inshort, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the Project Management and on-site Field Services teams, providing leadership and improving processes to increase efficiency and productivity.

Experience in Production Management and/or Project Management in light manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field is required.

Key responsibilities of this Operations Manager job

The key responsibilities of this Operations Manager job include the following core areas:

Operations Management:

• Oversee the daily operations of the project management and on-site Field Services teams
• Develop & implement operational policies, & procedures, to improve efficiency & productivity
• Monitor & manage project workflows, to ensure timely completion

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, & support the project management, & on-site Field Services, teams
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, & provide ongoing training & development
• Foster a collaborative, & positive team environment

Project Management:

• Supervise the Project Management team to ensure all projects are planned, executed, & delivered to clients satisfaction
• Review project plans, schedules, & budgets
• Ensure clear communication with clients regarding project status, changes, & any issues that arise

Field Services Oversight:

• Working with the Field Services Manager, to coordinate & oversee on-site Field Services, ensuring quality standards & client specifications are met
• Manage field service schedules & logistics to optimise efficiency & minimise disruptions
• Resolve any on-site issues, or challenges, promptly & effectively

Quality Control:

• Implement & maintain quality control processes, ensuring high standards are met across all projects
• Conduct regular inspections & audits of field services, ensuring compliance with company standards & client requirements

Resource Management:

• Manage resources, including staff, materials, & equipment, to maximise productivity & minimise costs

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations within the workplace, & on field service sites
• Work with the HSE Manager, conduct regular safety training & audits to promote a safe working environment

You

To be considered for this Operations Manager job you’ll need experience in Production Management and/or Project Management in light manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field. You’ll also need:

• Proven leadership & team management skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail & commitment to quality
• Right to work in the UK

Personal Attributes

• Professional
• Calm when busy
• Resilient
• Adaptable to change
• Good at developing relationships / interpersonal skills
• Naturally cost and profit focused

Core Competencies

• Generates Change
• Ensures Consistency
• Creates Structure
• Communication
• Commercial Awareness
• Remains Informed
• Motivates Others
• Builds Relationships
• Manages Performance
• Delivers Results
• Ensures Quality
• Technical Contribution

What’s in It for You?

This sign industry Operations Manager job offers you the opportunity to join a UK market leader, and has genuine scope for career advancement. The remuneration package includes:

• Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
• Bonus
• Company car
• Pension
• Health insurance

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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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The Company

The company, our client, is one of the UK’s largest sign manufacturers, and specialises in high value bespoke one offs and large corporate identity brand rollouts.

Offering Design, in-house Manufacturing and Fabrication as well as Installation of bespoke signage and large format digital print for a wide variety of clients, including: retail, leisure, financial and corporate blue chip clients.

About this Storeperson job

In this Storeperson job in Nottingham you’ll work in a great environment, alongside a successful and vibrant team. Hours of work are from 7.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30 am to 3.00 pm on Friday, with the potential for overtime during busy times.

The key point of this Storepersons job is to run the day to day operation of the Warehouse and Logistics (collection & despatch), ensuring
all data relating to the stores are accurate and the IT systems for the stores are maintained.

The Storemans job responsibilities

The Storemans job responsibilities will include:

• Goods inwards documentation checking, goods checking & acceptance of all deliveries to stock
• Ensure all received stock is undamaged, everything ordered is present & accounted for
• Unloading goods, receiving & scanning goods, checking against orders & inspecting for damage
• Moving goods around a store & stocking shelves
• Picking goods from shelves & recording their movements
• Packing & sending orders to customers
• Data entry & paperwork
• Moving heavy pallets & goods using a forklift (Training provided if required)
• Booking out stock products to jobs
• Tidying up / general labour
• Collating jobs together
• Keeping the stock safe & secure
• Ensuring all processes are adhered to, escalating when procedures have not been followed
• Monthly stock takes
• Communicate with internal & external Engineers, Supervisors, & Managers
• Work additional hours as necessary to achieve the agreed objectives
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations as detailed in the company Health & Safety Manual

You

So, to be considered for this Storeperson / Storemans job in Nottingham you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Being a confident, self-motivated, proactive, enthusiastic self-starter
• Good written language skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills with internal colleagues, external partners & sub-contractors
• Excellent time management while sticking to processes/procedures
• Reliable, trustworthy with excellent self-discipline
• Confident & capable with the ability to assess situations & use initiative
• Logical under pressure but must understand the urgency & respond accordingly
• Forklift truck qualified preferred, but training can be provided
• The ability to get to & from the factory at the required times to work
• Right to work & live 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 work with major corporate clients and brands. As a large sign manufacturer, that continues to grow, those who display the right attributes will also have the opportunity to progress their career.

• Basic salary range: c.£9.50 – £11.00 per hour
• Overtime: @ time & a half
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Benefits

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About our client

Our client has been at the forefront of the visual identity and branding markets for over fifty years. Innovation and excellence in the quality of their products and services has been at the company’s core, and is key to their longevity, evolution and continued success.

The business has evolved to become one of the UK’s largest brand implementation and visual communications specialists. Working with corporate clients and global brands, nationally and internationally, they create and execute cutting edge brand identity, visual communications and creative marketing solutions across their clients physical and digital assets.

About this Head of Research & Development job

Despite a commitment to invest in bringing innovative new products and services to market, to meet the needs of their clients and evolving industry trends.

Due to the scale and pace of change in todays dynamic world, our clients vision and strategic plan is to ramp up their investment in research and development even further.

This Head of Research and Development job opportunity is a new role within the company, and part of their strategic development plans to lead the domestic and international brand communications and visual identity market.

The Head of Research & Development jobs responsibilities

The head of research and development jobs responsibilities will require you to work with all departments within the business, as well as external partners and clients.

Ultimately the role sits between the Sales and Marketing team and Operations, and reports into the Group Sales & Marketing Director with close liaison also with the Operations Director.

Brief overview of job responsibilities include: 

• Liaise with the sales team to understand their clients needs, wants & desires
• Establish customer & internal pain points regarding product & services, & investigate solutions
• Liaise with suppliers to understand their own current & future product development projects
• Work with suppliers on innovation & developing new products identified by the sales teams client needs
• Visit trade shows & events to identify potential new products, services & suppliers
• Research market for costs & pricing of new products / services
• Liaise with production & operations, co-ordinating the testing of new products

You

To be considered for this Head of Research and Development job you’ll need experience of working within the sign and graphic’s industry and have well rounded knowledge of materials, finishes and products.

In addition, you will also need the following:

• The ability to manage across Group Departmental boundaries
• Confidence to work with internal & external teams to develop solutions that increase customer experience & market penetration
• Inquisitive, innovative & a passion for problem solving
• Understanding of pricing existing products & services, & the ability to devise pricing for new ones
• Excellent attention to detail
• Sound written & verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, with good time management skills
• Self motivated, flexible & driven
• Full UK Driving Licence & a willingness to travel

What’s in it for you

The opportunity to join a leading domestic and international business with a collaborative, inclusive and supportive company culture that values their people, and invests in their wellbeing and development.

Hybrid working environment you will be able to work from home but will be expected to also visit the offices when required.

Package:

• Basic: c.£40,000 (possibly room for some flexibility D.O.E.)
• Bonus: c.£10,000
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Pension
• Opportunities for professional development, training & career progression

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The company:

A well-established, medium sized signage, large format graphics, digital; printing and display company, operating in the retail, leisure and commercial sectors. Providing a range of creative and innovative branding solutions, with a strong focus on quality of products and service delivery, has led to sustainable, organic growth, over the last ten years. Most notably, through the quality of their work and customer service, they’ve won additional market share and new business, thanks to their excellent reputation. Working with agencies, and direct with brands, this signage and display company design, manufacture and install bespoke fabricated and printed products, including internal and external signage of all types, graphics, point of sale, tension fabric systems, cladding and display solutions.

Led by a dynamic management team, with a can-do attitude, our client has ambitious development plans for further expansion. With a collaborative culture, that encourages development opportunities and promotes from within, this is a great time to join the business, and have the opportunity for future career growth.

About this signage job:

This signage job is seen as being instrumental in the company’s development plans. As such the right person will play a significant role in helping to achieve growth, and as a result progress within the business. Having benefited from organic growth based on quality and service, their plan is to step up the pursuit of new business. In order to help achieve this successfully they now want to recruit an experienced signage professional, with experience of implementing systems and process improvements. In this hybrid signage job, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial and operational teams.
• Implementing Health and Safety systems and processes.
• Securing industry accreditation’s to aid new business / tenders.
• Setting up systems and processes to improve project delivery, proposals, tenders, scope of works, programme documents and reporting.
• This role can be based from home, but some travel will be required for client and team meetings, as well as to the head office / factory and possibly overseas suppliers.

You:

To be considered for this sign industry job you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Sound understanding of Health and Safety, ideally having NEBOSH or as a minimum IOSH certificates
• Ideally experience of implementing ISO, working to ISO will also be considered.
• ISO internal auditing experience / qualification is highly desirable but not essential.
• Ability and understanding of gaining accreditation’s such as Constructionline, CHAS, Safe Contractor etc.
• Writing and preparing documents, eg. project proposals, scopes of works, risk assessments, methods statements etc.

Package & Benefits

• Starting Salary: c£30,000 – £38,000
• Bonus
• Travel expenses
• Pension
• Professional Development & Training
• Mobile phone, equipment and tools to fulfill your role

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The company:

Quality of product, customer service, innovation and “can do attitude” is at the heart of this sign company’s success to date. Organic growth has seen their turnover grow from c£1M – c£6M over the last ten years. Their excellent reputation has seen them forge lasting client relationships, winning additional market share and new contracts from client’s additional brands.

Providing internal and external signage, digital print, point of sale, visual communication and branding solutions, they have a portfolio of high profile clients throughout the UK and Europe. Sectors include high street retail, shopping centres, grocery, hotels, leisure and corporate clients.

Finding the right person for this signage production manager’s job is vital to the company’s plans and future growth. Part of which includes further investment and their pending move to a new 30000 sq ft facility.

This signage Production Managers responsibilities:

Due to expansion this sign manufacturer needs to strengthen their management team. Our client is now looking to recruit an experienced sign production manager to help achieve their vision of future growth. They already have a digital print production manager, and are looking for a signage production manager, with sign industry production, assembly and / or technical experience.

You’ll be required to take ownership of the Production and Installations departments. This sign industry production manager jobs not about reinventing the wheel. Process and efficiency improvements are always welcome. However the role is to add an experienced sign production manager, who can manage the increased production work flow and help develop their continued growth strategy. Duties include:

• 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 and scheduling.
• Coordinating appropriate resource, overtime etc as and when required.
• Motivation and management of shop floor staff.
• Ordering materials and stock control.
• Management of goods in and out of the unit.
• Installation planning and management.

You:

This role will require you to be hands on and able to pitch in, not just manage the team from afar. You’ll need:

• Experience of production management, supervision or team leadership within a medium or large sign manufacturing company.
• Good people management skills, able to get the best out of people using motivating techniques that suit the individual.
• Excellent communication skill, verbal and written.
• Well organised with good attention to detail.
• Able to cope under pressure, during busy times.
• Ability to multitask and plan ahead to ensure production, delivery and installation dates are met.

What’s in it for you?

This is an opportunity for you to join a progressive forward thinking business, with a can do attitude. The company is on a strong growth trajectory and continue to develop their services. You’ll have the opportunity for career development and work on innovative branding and visual communications projects with leading brands and corporate clients.

Package:

• Salary range: c£30,000 – c£38,0000 (Salary increase subject to meeting agreed KPI’s after 6 months)
• Benefits: Pension
• Holidays: 20 days + stats, rising to 23 after 3 years and 25 after 5 years service

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We’re recruiting for a Production Manager / Operations Manager job with a progressive multi-million pound manufacturing company. Our client specialises in the design, manufacture and delivery of environmental branding solutions. Servicing a variety of sectors, clients include major corporate companies and leading brands. Projects vary from bespoke one offs to national programmes and international rollouts. To be considered you’ll need experience of managing a production unit, metal fabrication, production planning, implementing systems and processes as well as production team management.

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A Production / Operations Manager job opportunity with a progressive sign manufacturer. This Production / Operations Manager jobs requirements mean you’ll have proven experience working in either operations management, or production management jobs, within a signage or metal fabrication business. Sign industry experience would be ideal, but a production manager / operations manager that can devise and implement systems and processes to improve efficiencies is whats really required.

The company:

A forward thinking and progressive  signage and graphics company, that’s seen continuous year on year growth since their inception ten years ago.  With a multi million pound turnover and an impressive portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, they deliver visual identity and branding solutions for corporate clients and brands internationally.

Initially using manufacturing supply chain partners, several years ago they opened their own fabrication and production facility, to bring subcontracted manufacturing in house. Significant investment, the factory has been kitted out with a variety of machinery including: CNC routers, brake press, guillotine, welding machines, wall saws and large format digital printers, giving them in house capability to produce metal work, acrylic, manufacture built up letters and produce vinyl and digitally printed graphics.

Due to the current Production Manager moving internally they’re now recruiting a Production / Operations Manager to champion their production facility.

Operations Manager / Production Manager jobs responsibilities:

This is an opportunity to make this factory your baby. Since it was set up it has doubled in size and requires you to evaluate and implement revised systems and processes to improve efficiencies. Reporting to the Managing Director you’ll take ownership of:

• Reviewing factory set up and implementing systems and process improvements on a contentious basis.
• Production scheduling and management of production flow that can change quickly dependent on client needs.
• Management of factory costs.
• Procurement.
• Negotiations with suppliers.
• Stock control.
• Supply chain management.
• Health and Safety.
• Staff recruitment and management.

You:

To be considered for this signage production managers job / operations managers job you’ll be able to demonstrate the following:

• Hands on production management / operations management experience required.
• Whilst sign industry knowledge would be ideal its not essential if you have experience working with similar manufacturing and fabrication machinery and techniques.
• Proven ability of promoting continuous improvements, implementing systems and process to deliver improvements in efficiency and costs.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, and change productions schedules, when required.
• Highly motivated, with a can do attitude, you’ll have the ability to focus during busy times delivering to tight deadlines.
• Good man management and motivational skills.
• Effective communicator.

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Production Manager Jobs: This Production Manager’s job is an exciting opportunity for an experienced production manager. Ideally you will have sign industry production management or shopfitting production management experience. This vacancy is with a well established sign manufacturer, offering bespoke manufacturing in metal and plastic / acrylic fabrication, as well as large format graphics / digital print, for major branding projects. Projects vary, ranging from one off, batch production runs through to large volume roll outs. To be considered for this  Production Managers job you’ll need experience working as a production manager within a fast paced environment.

The Company:

Our client has a great name and reputation within their industry and has enjoyed significant recent growth, winning major national and international corporate identity and branding contracts with blue chip clients and brands. Due to the restructure of the current Works Director / Operations Directors responsibilities, to enable them to focus on directing other areas of the business, they’re now recruiting a Production Manager to take ownership of Production and oversee the Drawing Office.

This production managers jobs responsibilities include:

The role requires you to be able to adapt to client demands and ensure products are manufactured, often to short lead times. It will require you to be a flexible and creative Production Manager, who can get the jobs done and the work through the factory during busy periods.

• As Production Manager you will hold responsibility for managing all aspects of the production process and manufacturing facilities as well as overseeing the design studio.
• Day to day running of production including planning scheduling, supply chain and sub-contractor management.
• Management and improvement of gross profits, achieving agreed targets for both output and profitability.
• Management of 35+ shopfloor staff across different sites and 7 in the design studio / drawing office, including recruitment, training, appraisal and disciplinary.

You:

• This role will require you to be hands on and able to pitch in, not just manage the team from a far. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working in a similar position for a SME engineering or manufacturing business.
• Signage experience is preferable but it is acknowledged that other allied industries will be considered and possibly advantageous. Engineering, Shopfitting / Interior fit out, retail display and fabricated point of sale / point of purchase production work with similar clients, processes and demands.
• An understanding of batch production is required as is a flexible approach and the ability to think on your feet. You must be able to deal with what is often a fast moving and challenging environment.
• You will have good people management skills, able to get the best out of people using motivating techniques that suit the individual.
• You will have an appreciation of Health and safety, although the company has a Health and Safety officer.
• You’ll know your way around a balance sheet and understand P&L.

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