Production Manager, HELPLINE

Overview

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).

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Oversee planned maintenance of all machinery using weekly and monthly planners.
• Ensure machinery is kept clean, safe, and fully operational at all times.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• UK relocation package available for the right candidate.
• Full UK driving licence required, company car or van provided for site visits.

• 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.