Senior Production Manager

Cavendish Professionals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design and build business in South East London is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and manage workshop and production operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a leadership role, particularly in scenic build or immersive environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with Project Managers, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement in production quality and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.
• Background within scenic build, set build, immersive environments or specialist fabrication.
• Strong hands-on understanding of workshop processes and manufacturing methods.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and planning skills.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate across design, project and production teams.
• Passionate about process improvement, team development and operational excellence.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workshop and production teams daily.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to coordinate production activities.
• Support design teams in transitioning concepts into production outputs.
• Manage workshop resources, space planning and workflow.
• Oversee subcontractor resourcing and assist HR with recruitment.
• Monitor production budgets and track departmental spending.
• Drive continuous improvement across production processes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and pride in quality output.
• Champion Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager, based in South East London, to join a growing design and build business operating within creative, immersive and specialist build environments.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing workshop and production operations, coordinating resources, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day leadership and management of workshop and production teams
• Close collaboration with Project Managers to plan, schedule and coordinate production activities
• Supporting design teams in transitioning concepts into efficient, buildable production outputs
• Managing workshop resources, space planning, workflow and safe working practices
• Overseeing subcontractor resourcing and supporting HR with recruitment and onboarding
• Monitoring production budgets, attending weekly cost meetings and tracking departmental spend
• Driving continuous improvement across production processes, systems and methods
• Promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork and pride in quality output
• Championing Health & Safety standards and ensuring full compliance at all times

Skills and Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role
• Background within scenic build, set build, immersive environments or specialist fabrication (preferred)
• Strong hands-on understanding of workshop processes and manufacturing methods
• Excellent leadership, organisation and planning skills
• Confident communicator able to collaborate across design, project and production teams
• Passionate about process improvement, team development and operational excellence
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace

If interested, please get in touch with Neil, or contact the office on 0203 008 5212.Alternatively, click Apply to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.