Job Description

Job Summary

DAW Signs is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong signage background to lead our factory operations across signage and joinery. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for managing day-to-day production, coordinating workloads, and ensuring consistently high standards of quality, efficiency, and health & safety.

This position is best suited to a Production Manager who has worked within the signage industry and understands the demands of sign manufacturing, materials, workflows, and installation requirements. You will play a key role in planning production schedules, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement across the factory.

For the right candidate, we are pleased to offer a UK relocation package to support a smooth transition.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Workflow

Manage the day-to-day operations of the signage and joinery workshops, ensuring smooth workflow and clear communication between teams. Plan, organise, and monitor production schedules to ensure jobs are delivered on time and to specification. Oversee job efficiency, ensuring work progresses through production in a timely and cost-effective manner. Monitor labour hours per job, investigate overruns, and implement improvements to planning and productivity. Collate jobs ready for dispatch, ensuring all components are complete, labelled, packaged correctly, and prepared for delivery.

Stock, Materials & Wastage

Conduct and record accurate monthly stock takes, investigate discrepancies, and proactively communicate low stock levels. Monitor material usage and maintain a detailed wastage log. Implement practical strategies to reduce waste across signage and joinery production.

Quality Control

Maintain high quality standards by inspecting work throughout production. Address defects promptly and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Uphold consistent quality across all signage and joinery outputs.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Oversee health and safety across the factory, including PPE checks, first aid supplies, accident reporting, and regular toolbox talks. Deliver machine safety inductions and ensure all operatives are trained and compliant before equipment use. Carry out full factory inductions for new starters once onboarding is complete. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, supporting audits and inspections where required.

Machinery & Maintenance

Oversee planned maintenance of all machinery using weekly and monthly planners. Ensure machinery is kept clean, safe, and fully operational at all times.

Leadership & Development

Supervise, support, and motivate factory staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment. Identify training needs and support ongoing development of production team members. Track individual and team performance, providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.

Collaboration

Work closely with design, sales, and project management teams to align production output with client expectations and project timelines. Coordinate with the Senior Sales Administrator to forecast and programme future workload.

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Supervisor within the signage industry (essential). Strong understanding of signage manufacturing processes, materials, machinery, and installation requirements. Experience managing workshop teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Solid knowledge of stock control, quality assurance, and health & safety in a factory setting. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Confident using production planning tools and software (Excel, ERP systems). Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Hands-on, practical approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join DAW Signs?

Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, for our clients and our team.

Progress

- We improve every day, in our service, our skills, and ourselves.

Built to Last

- No shortcuts, just quality workmanship that stands the test of time.

Grow With Us

- We invest in our people and support long-term career development.

Care, Always

- For our customers, our team, and the work we deliver.

Clear, Honest, Trusted

- Straightforward communication that builds confidence and trust.

Additional Information

Working hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

(occasional flexibility required).

UK relocation package available

for the right candidate. Full UK driving licence required, company car or van provided for site visits. Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
This role is not suitable for candidates without proven, hands-on experience in signage production. We are specifically seeking someone who understands signage materials, manufacturing processes, and workshop workflows.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Glasgow G4: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Experience:

Production Manager: 5 years (required) Sign Making: 10 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers License (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person