Signage Production Lead: Hands-On, On-Time Quality

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Signage Production Supervisor role based in Cardiff involves overseeing the day-to-day signage production activities, supervising a production team across fabrication, printing and installation preparation. You will ensure deadlines are met, quality standards are achieved and health & safety rules are followed.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to read production drawings and coordinate with design, sales and installation teams to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience in signage, graphics, manufacturing or fabrication.
• Experience supervising a production team.
• Knowledge of signage manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to read production drawings and job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the signage production team.
• Plan and allocate production work according to deadlines and priorities.
• Ensure signage projects are completed on time and to the required specification.
• Read and understand production drawings, artwork and job specifications.
• Monitor the quality of finished signage and ensure work meets company standards.
• Oversee processes including fabrication, assembly, printing, vinyl application, finishing and installation preparation.
• Work closely with the design, sales and installation teams to ensure jobs move smoothly through production.
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure materials, equipment and staff are available to meet production requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and report material requirements to management.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Ensure machinery, tools and production areas are maintained and used safely.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health & safety within the workshop.
• Manage and support production staff, including training and development.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance.
• Help improve production processes, reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Ensure completed jobs are correctly prepared, packaged and ready for collection or installation.
• Complete relevant production paperwork and job records.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

CNC machinery

Wide-format printing

Job description

Signage Production Supervisor role based in Cardiff involves overseeing the day-to-day signage production activities, supervising a production team across fabrication, printing and installation preparation. You will ensure deadlines are met, quality standards are achieved and health & safety rules are followed.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to read production drawings and coordinate with design, sales and installation teams to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues quickly.