Signage Production Manager

Salary:
Up to £42k DOE

Location:

Exeter

Working Hours:

Full-time position, Monday-Friday

Travel: A full, clean driving licence and own transport is essential for local travel between Exeter & Plymouth

The successful candidate will have strong experience within the signage industry, a practical understanding of production and installation processes, and the confidence to support the team directly during busy periods. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a long-established business.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of signage production, from design handover through to fabrication, finishing and installation.
• Lead, support and motivate the production and installation team, creating a positive, organised and productive working environment.
• Plan and schedule jobs effectively to meet client deadlines and make best use of internal resources.
• Take a hands-on role in the manufacture and finishing of signage when required, including vinyl application, digital print finishing, mounting, laminating, trimming and general sign making.
• Operate, maintain and support the use of large-format printers, vinyl cutters, laminators and other production equipment.
• Ensure all signage products are produced to a high standard and meet client specifications, brand requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Carry out and assist with site surveys, taking accurate measurements, photographs and notes to support quoting, production and installation planning.
• Liaise with customers during surveys and project delivery, maintaining a professional and helpful approach.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects move smoothly from enquiry and design through to production and installation.
• Manage health and safety practices across the production floor and during on-site work.
• Monitor stock and material levels, liaising with suppliers to ensure materials are ordered in good time.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, quality control, workflow and efficiency.
• Support installation planning and provide practical input on access, fixing methods, materials and installation requirements.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification and within budget.

• A minimum of three years' experience in signage production, ideally within a supervisory or management role.
• Strong hands-on sign making experience, including vinyl application, wide-format print finishing, mounting and general production techniques.
• Good knowledge of signage materials, manufacturing methods and equipment, including vinyl, wide-format print, acrylics, ACM, Foamex, illuminated signage and other common signage solutions.
• Experience operating large-format print equipment, plotters, laminators and related production machinery.
• Experience conducting site surveys, taking accurate measurements and assessing practical installation requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to organise, motivate and support others.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong time management, accuracy and organisational skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work under pressure when required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, production software and RIP software is desirable.
• Experience using Onyx RIP software would be advantageous.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.