About

Our client is an award-winning Retail Display and Visual Communication company. With 40+ years’ experience, they have developed an excellent reputation as problem solvers, for some of the largest brand and retail companies in the UK and Europe.

Due to an upcoming retirement, they are now looking to slot a new Production Manager, into their team. Reporting directly to the Production Director, you will be responsible for all aspects of the production facilities including Print, Manufacture and Dispatch.

Job Role

• Efficient management of staff tasks, targets, and production timings
• Drive production to tight deadlines and high-quality output
• Work with the H&S consultant to manage and promote all H&S requirements across all production facilities
• Ensure basic discipline amongst production staff
• Motivate production staff, particularly in peak times
• Develop closer ties between print and manufacture departments
• Introduce staff appraisals and actions
• Develop improved systems for print manufacture and dispatch
• Set and review production KPI’s based on production and individual performance
• Develop relationships throughout the business between Project Management, Sales, and Departmental Managers
• Develop production and staff for company growth and investment in new areas of production
• Seek to implement new and improve existing systems, to improve margins and reliability, without impacting service levels

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar role within a retail industry
• Experience large format digital print and finishing and multi-material manufacturing
• Sound knowledge of the industry
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Must be highly driven and self-motivated
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Must be able to hit the ground running
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Highly organised