Head of Production: Scenic & Construction Leader

Model; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Creations is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead our Production function and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team.

You will oversee production across our Construction and Scenic Workshops, supporting projects from early planning and feasibility through to fabrication and handover for installation, balancing creativity with practicality and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production or fabrication in scenic build, events, theme parks, exhibitions or similar.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction methods and workshop processes.
• A confident leader who can organise, motivate and inspire a team.
• Highly organised with ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects and manage deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification (green or black belt) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, guiding the direction of the business.
• Translate creative concepts into practical, deliverable production plans with Design, Projects and Installation teams.
• Lead and manage Production across Construction and Scenic Workshops, providing clear direction and support.
• Coordinate production activity, allocate resources and monitor progress to meet milestones.
• Identify and resolve production challenges early to protect quality and timescales.
• Manage production budgets and ensure adherence to health & safety standards.

Skills

Production leadership

Team motivation

Budget management

Project planning

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Wild Creations is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead our Production function and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team.

You will oversee production across our Construction and Scenic Workshops, supporting projects from early planning and feasibility through to fabrication and handover for installation, balancing creativity with practicality and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.