Production Manager - Retail

Location Aylesbury
Discipline: Print & Packaging
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 40000-45000
Contact name: Jo Torrie

Contact email: jo@genrec.co.uk
Job ref: JT3854709890
Published: 15 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Role: Production Manager – Retail

 

Salary: £40K-£45K + benefits

 

Location: Aylesbury

 

Job Description:

 

The experienced Production Manager will oversee all aspects of the production process both in the workshop and with external suppliers. You will work alongside Project Managers to deliver high-end solutions to a range of clients across the UK and Europe, to a high specification, on time and within budget.

 

**Please note that they are not looking for someone from the Print sector as they currently outsource all print work**

 

Role and responsibilities:

 

· Organise and manage complex programmes of works and install schedules

· Project accounting including budget control and reporting

· Produce quotes, respond to tenders and negotiate prices to ensure value for money

· Purchase equipment and materials as agreed with MD

· Liaise with the workshop, suppliers and the project and senior management team to deliver projects (including sourcing bespoke production, booking in site work/travel, etc.)

· Site management and co-ordination of suppliers, freelancers, sub-contractors, event staff and colleagues

· Develop and maintain sub-contractor and supplier relationships

· Nurture, retain and grow their workforce pool – play an active role in the recruitment and sourcing of permanent staff and production freelances in-line with company growth and busy periods

· Recruit, train and line manage staff and sub-contractors

· Source, select and order of bespoke materials and manage stocks

· Prepare H&S documentation

· Manage and mitigate risks including completion of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)

· Produce job briefs and site packs for sub-contractors and colleagues where necessary

· Attend site meetings and installs as needed

· Reporting - maintain statistical data / KPIs / project management tools / procedures / databases / documents / processes / templates / databases etc.

· Carry out surveys and present measurements and details using specialist software

· Adhere to and comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and in accordance to work policies

· Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities.

 

Person specification:

  • The ability to manage multiple projects/clients/sites simultaneously

  • The gravitas to manage on-site teams, suppliers and clients

  • An ability to foresee potential issues and solve problems on a daily basis, whilst maintaining client expectations

  • Bespoke production experience – Windows, Pop ups, events and exhibitions

  • Experience in on-site health and safety and risk assessments

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills in relation to managing sub-contractors and multiple, global clients

  • IT skills and an understanding of technical plans/drawings

  • Proactive and positive outlook and attitude

  • Enjoy working as part of a team - team player with positive outlook and attitude; willing to go above and beyond with a drive to get the job done

  • An ability to foresee potential issues and solve problems on a daily basis

  • The ability to multitask and to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, often to tight timescales and on own initiative

  • Previous experience in similar role and within the same field

  • Organisational skills

  • Ability to work with people at different levels of seniority from various organisations including sub-contractors

  • Good level of Maths and English

  • Ability to define and follow procedures and policies

  • Keen to learn and develop

If you have the relevant experience for this Production Manager role, please apply within!

 

**Please note that they are not looking for someone from the Print sector as they currently outsource all print work**