Production Lead - Signage (12 month contract role)

JDA Print Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA Print Recruitment is seeking a Production Lead (2IC to the Production Manager) for a 12-month maternity cover contract within a Melbourne signage environment. You will oversee end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and procurement to ensure timely, high-quality output.

The role provides an opportunity to extend or convert to a permanent position for the right candidate. The ideal candidate has proven signage/manufacturing production management experience, strong planning/scheduling

Qualifications

• Signage/manufacturing production management experience.
• Expertise in production planning and scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Procurement and vendor management skills.
• Experience leading fast-paced shop floor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end signage production planning, scheduling, workflow management, and delivery.
• Coordinate procurement and resource allocation for production.
• Oversee workflow to ensure on-time, quality output.
• Support Production Manager as 2IC and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Production management

Production planning

Scheduling

Procurement

Vendor management

Leadership

ERP systems

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Production/Operations

Tools

ERP software

Job description

This signage company is seeking a Production Lead (2IC to the Production Manager) to join their team on a 12-month contract basis (maternity leave coverage - possibility of extension / permanent role).

This role offers the opportunity to support and assist with production operations within a signage-focused environment, managing workflows, production planning + schedules, and procurement to ensure timely delivery of quality output. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced production professional ready to make an immediate impact.

The company is a long established signage business with national contracts in the petroleum, transport, fleet, and general signage sectors.

You must have full working rights to work in Australia as visa sponsorship and relocation are not provided for this role.

The Role:

• Lead end-to-end signage production planning, scheduling, workflow management, and delivery
• Competitive salary for a 12-month contract role (with the possibility of extension/permanent placement)
• Hands-on responsibility for procurement, resource allocation, and production team coordination

Preferred Requirements

• Proven experience in production management within a signage or manufacturing environment
• Strong track record in production planning and scheduling to meet client deadlines
• Demonstrated expertise in signage production processes and quality standards
• Shop floor experience - either prepress, printing, finishing or fabrication/assembly
• Solid procurement experience, including vendor management and cost control
• Ability to lead and coordinate production teams effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Tertiary Qualification in Production Management, Operations, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with production management software or ERP systems

Additional information

• Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
• 12 month contract
• 2IC to Production Manager