Production Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Radstock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing creative manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a specialist print and production team. This role involves managing production processes for large format print projects, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality results for exhibitions, signage, and displays.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Long service bonus and annual leave increases

Sickness pay scheme

Referral scheme bonus

On-site parking

Supportive workplace culture with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production management role in print or signage.
• Hands-on experience with print machinery and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end production process for print projects.
• Lead and support production staff while managing schedules.
• Maintain print machinery for optimal performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in print machinery

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

CNC machinery

Onyx RIPs

Job description

Production Manager - Print

£35,000 - £40,000

Bath

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a growing creative manufacturing business with a new opportunity for a hands-on Production Manager to lead a specialist print and production team. Due to continued growth and increased demand, this high growth business are looking for a Production Manager to take ownership of the department, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in delivering exceptional results.

This is what you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end production process for large format print projects, leading a small but skilled team to deliver outstanding results for exhibitions, signage, and displays. This is a hands-on role, combining leadership and technical expertise, where you'll be actively involved in running print machines and ensuring seamless project delivery.

• Oversee the full production process from planning to delivery, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Lead, motivate, and support production staff, providing guidance and hands-on support as needed
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet client deadlines and project requirements
• Collaborate closely with creative, design, and technical teams to integrate all production elements
• Operate and maintain print machinery, including CNC and RIPs (such as Onyx), ensuring optimal performance and safety
• Uphold and implement quality standards, addressing any issues promptly to guarantee client satisfaction
• Monitor production data, analyse performance metrics, and report on key KPIs (output, downtime, waste)
• Supervise installations and dismantling at events, ensuring health and safety compliance
• Act as the key point of contact between production, sales, and operations to ensure strong communication and alignment

The experience you'll bring to the team

• Proven experience in a production management role within the print, exhibition, POS, or signage sector
• Hands-on experience with print machinery and related software (including CNC and Onyx RIPs)
• Ability to lead and motivate small teams, managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience collaborating across departments to deliver integrated project solutions

And this is what you'll get in return

• Salary up to £40,000 per year
• Early finish on Fridays
• Long service bonus and annual leave increases with service
• Sickness pay scheme
• Referral scheme bonus
• On-site parking
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for growth

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Production Manager role apply now.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.