Signage Production Supervisor in Cardiff

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 / Print Production Supervisor

Location: Cardiff

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading signage and display company.

Role: The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of our client’s signage production department, ensuring jobs are completed on time, to a high standard and in line with customer specifications. You will be responsible for supervising the production team across the manufacturing process, coordinating workloads, monitoring quality and ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous experience in sign manufacturing, fabrication, print, graphics, CNC, vinyl application, assembly or a similar production environment.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a signage, graphics, manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a production team.
• Knowledge of signage manufacturing processes and materials.
• Good understanding of production drawings and job specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for quality.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work.
• Good understanding of workshop health & safety.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with CNC machinery, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, wide-format printing, LED signage, fabrication or installation preparation would be an advantage.

All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent.

Key words: Production Supervisor / Production Team Leader / Production Manager / Large Format Print / Digital Print / Sign Maker / Sign Technician / CNC Operator/ Signage / Cardiff