Production Manager

Posted 4 hours ago by RECRUITMENT HELPLINE

Permanent
Full Time
Manufacturing Operations Jobs
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent.

Salary: Up To £48,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Location: Glasgow G4.

Schedule: Working hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (occasional flexibility required).

About The Role:

The company is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong signage background to lead their factory operations across signage and joinery. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for managing day-to-day production, coordinating workloads, and ensuring consistently high standards of quality, efficiency, and health & safety.

This position is best suited to a Production Manager who has worked within the signage industry and understands the demands of sign manufacturing, materials, workflows, and installation requirements. You will play a key role in planning production schedules, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement across the factory.

For the right candidate, they are pleased to offer a UK relocation package to support a smooth transition.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Workflow

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the signage and joinery workshops, ensuring smooth workflow and clear communication between teams.

  • Plan, organise, and monitor production schedules to ensure jobs are delivered on time and to specification.

  • Oversee job efficiency, ensuring work progresses through production in a timely and cost-effective manner.

  • Monitor labour hours per job, investigate overruns, and implement improvements to planning and productivity.

  • Collate jobs ready for dispatch, ensuring all components are complete, labelled, packaged correctly, and prepared for delivery.

Stock, Materials & Wastage

  • Conduct and record accurate monthly stock takes, investigate discrepancies, and proactively communicate low stock levels.

  • Monitor material usage and maintain a detailed wastage log.

  • Implement practical strategies to reduce waste across signage and joinery production.

Quality Control

  • Maintain high quality standards by inspecting work throughout production.

  • Address defects promptly and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

  • Uphold consistent quality across all signage and joinery outputs.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Oversee health and safety across the factory, including PPE checks, first aid supplies, accident reporting, and regular toolbox talks.

  • Deliver machine safety inductions and ensure all operatives are trained and compliant before equipment use.

  • Carry out full factory inductions for new starters once onboarding is complete.

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, supporting audits and inspections where required.

Machinery & Maintenance

  • Oversee planned maintenance of all machinery using weekly and monthly planners.

  • Ensure machinery is kept clean, safe, and fully operational at all times.

Leadership & Development

  • Supervise, support, and motivate factory staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment.

  • Identify training needs and support ongoing development of production team members.

  • Track individual and team performance, providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with design, sales, and project management teams to align production output with client expectations and project timelines.

  • Coordinate with the Senior Sales Administrator to forecast and programme future workload.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Supervisor within the signage industry (essential).

  • Strong understanding of signage manufacturing processes, materials, machinery, and installation requirements.

  • Experience managing workshop teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Solid knowledge of stock control, quality assurance, and health & safety in a factory setting.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

  • Confident using production planning tools and software (Excel, ERP systems).

  • Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Hands-on, practical approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Additional Info:

  • UK relocation package available for the right candidate.

  • Full UK driving licence required, company car or van provided for site visits.

Company Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Half-Day Holiday for your Birthday

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.