Production Manager

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.