Job Description

A southeast London design and build company are seeking an experienced Production manager to lead our production teams and oversee day to day production activities. This is a pivotal role with real impact, perfect for someone who thrives in a creative environment and takes pride in delivering quality through well-organised, people-focused leadership. This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills in a creative and supportive workplace.

About the Role:

The Senior Production Manager will be a key link between our design, production, and project management teams. They won't shy away from being hands-on and going the extra mile to support teams meet deadlines, resolve problems and maintain quality standards. Their leadership will be crucial to drive production performance, meet budgets and our clients' expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Line manage workshop and production staff, providing day-to-day leadership and support

Collaborate with project managers to plan and coordinate production activities

Enable design teams by facilitating seamless transitions from concept to production

Resource planning and scheduling

Allocate and manage space to ensure optimal workflow and safety

Oversee subcontractor resourcing, including identifying upcoming requirements and providing support to the HR manager with recruitment and onboarding

Maintain and improve production processes with a commitment to continuous improvement

Attend weekly budget meetings and monitor department spends

Foster a people-first culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and pride in a tidy and well-organised workspace

Champion a strong commitment to Health & Safety, ensuring compliance and best practices are always followed

About You:

Proven experience in a production management role, ideally from a scenic, set build or immersive specialist background

Passionate about making, with practical skills developed through practice

Excellent planning, organisation and leadership qualities

Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset

Passionate about process improvement and enabling teams to meet responsibilities

Committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment

Ability to motivate, develop, and inspire teams

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for production excellence and people-focused management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person