Production Director

Blayze Unguem Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global exhibition and display graphics firm in the UK seeks a skilled Production Director to lead their expanding digital print operation. Responsibilities include managing a team of around 30 personnel, overseeing production workflows, and ensuring high-quality outputs in large format printing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the industry and strong leadership qualities to guide and develop the production team. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Manager or Director in digital wide format print.
• Methodical and professional with strong leadership abilities.
• Track record in managing diverse production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large format digital print manufacturing operation.
• Oversee Studio and Production departments’ daily running.
• Develop production workflow guidelines and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Process Optimization

Job description

Overview

Production Director, Digital & Wide Format Graphics - West Midlands. Leading Global Exhibition, Events & Display Graphics business seeks a skilled, experienced and dynamic Production Director to lead & manage their expanding large format digital print manufacturing operation. The role works across the UK & Europe with major Global Brands, overseeing the West Midlands based Studio, Print Production & Installation management operation and driving expansion and enhancement of Production operations.

You will be an effective & experienced Production Manager or Director level individual, currently working in the digital wide format print arena. You will be methodically minded, professional, possess sound commercial acumen and bring a passion for leading an engaged, dynamic & evolving Graphics Studio, Production & Installation team. You will have demonstrable experience in managing & developing a broadly skilled Production team, shaping, guiding & enhancing operational manufacturing effectiveness, advising & introducing new printing / finishing equipment and managing an effective manufacturing process regime in the on demand production of large / wide format printed exhibition, event displays & signage solutions.

You will manage the day to day running of a team of currently circa 30 personnel, including the Studio & Production departments, alongside their associated maintenance & supplier/outsourcing requirements, continually developing and maintaining an enhanced regime of effective production workflow, guidelines & practical manufacturing policies.

You must have a demonstrable track record of experience, responsibility & impact within the large format digital printing / exhibition & displays industry, with proven experience & aptitude in managing, mentoring & motivating a diverse studio, production, finishing & installations department, along with an evolved communication capability that will engage both Clients & internal peers alike.

The role represents a fantastic opportunity working alongside senior management to guide, advise, implement best practice and associated working methodology for this site & their evolving London based operation, so whilst on the upward curve of your professional responsibility, you will receive outstanding support from a truly inspiring Senior team in the continued development of your career and business influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead & manage expanding large format digital print manufacturing operation.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the Studio & Production departments, including maintenance & supplier/outsourcing requirements.
• Develop and maintain an enhanced regime of production workflow, guidelines and practical manufacturing policies.
• Guide, advise and implement best practice and working methodologies for the site and London based operation.
• Mentee, motivate and develop a diverse studio, production, finishing & installations team with effective communication to Clients & internal peers.
• Drive equipment upgrades and manage manufacturing process regimes for on-demand production of large / wide format signage solutions.

Qualifications

• Current experience in the digital wide format print arena at Production Manager or Director level.
• Methodical, professional with sound commercial acumen and a passion for leading a Graphics Studio, Production & Installation team.
• Proven track record in large format digital printing / exhibition & displays industry, with experience in mentoring & motivating a diverse team.
• Strong communication skills to engage Clients & internal peers alike.
• Experience managing a team of around 30 personnel across Studio & Production, including maintenance & supplier/outsourcing relationships.