Signage Production Manager

Image Sign Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive team culture

Modern workshop with quality equipment

Job summary

Image Sign Group in Adelaide, South Australia, is seeking an experienced hands-on Signage Production Manager to supervise our workshop, lead a skilled team, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. This role suits an experienced sign maker stepping into leadership or an established production manager who enjoys staying involved on the tools when required.

You will drive workflow, manage resources, and uphold quality across all high-profile signage

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the signage industry.
• Previous experience leading teams within a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of signage fabrication methods, materials and installation processes.
• Experience with large-format signage, illuminated signs and architectural signage.
• Ability to read technical drawings and production documentation.
• Current driver's licence and a trade qualification in signwriting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations and production schedules.
• Lead, mentor and support the production team.
• Allocate labour and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of quality control across all projects.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and job documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, installers and suppliers.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets and material requirements.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and safe work practices.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with fabrication and production tasks when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Production management

Quality control

WH&S compliance

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in signwriting or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Production management systems

CNC machinery operation

Metal fabrication knowledge

Job description

Lead the team. Drive production. Deliver quality signage projects.

Image Sign Group is a well-established and growing South Australian signage company delivering high-quality signage solutions across commercial, corporate, retail and architectural projects.

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Signage Production Manager to oversee our workshop operations, lead a skilled production team, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

This role is ideal for an experienced sign maker ready to step into a leadership position, or an established production manager who enjoys staying involved on the tools when required.

Why Join Us?

Join a respected and growing Adelaide signage business

Work on high-profile projects across South Australia

Competitive salary package with long-term career opportunities

Supportive team culture with genuine leadership opportunities

Modern workshop with quality equipment and systems

About the Role

As our Signage Production Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day workshop operations while remaining actively involved in production activities.

You will coordinate workflow, manage resources, maintain quality standards and support the team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical signage knowledge, excellent leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily workshop operations and production schedules

Lead, mentor and support the production team

Allocate labour and resources to maximise efficiency

Maintain high standards of quality control across all projects

Interpret drawings, specifications and job documentation

Coordinate with project managers, installers and suppliers

Monitor project timelines, budgets and material requirements

Ensure compliance with WHS policies and safe work practices

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with fabrication and production tasks when required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience in the signage industry

Previous experience leading teams within a production environment

Strong knowledge of signage fabrication methods, materials and installation processes

Experience with large-format signage, illuminated signs and architectural signage

Ability to read technical drawings and production documentation

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

A positive, can-do attitude with a focus on teamwork

Current driver's licence

Trade qualification in signwriting or a related field

Experience using signage software such as Adobe Illustrator and production management systems

Knowledge and experience operating CNC machinery, including routing and file preparation workflows

Metal fabrication experience, including welding, assembly and finishing techniques

Understanding of fabrication drawings, materials and manufacturing processes

Forklift licence, EWP or other relevant tickets

About Image Sign Group

For more than 18 years, Image Sign Group has delivered some of Adelaide's most recognised signage projects. We are known for producing high-quality signage solutions, from major illuminated sky signs and corporate branding through to custom architectural signage.

If you're a motivated signage professional who enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in delivering exceptional work, we'd love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Signmaker?
• Do you have experience in the sign writing industry?
• Do you have fabrication experience?
• Do you have professional welding experience?
• Do you have 3D printing experience?