Production Manager - North West - £40k plus (relocation package available)

Our client is a company specialising in signage and services, a growing portfolio of commercial customers from a variety of sectors including automotive, leisure and retail.

The Production Manager is a hands on role that combines managing the signage department's estimating, quoting, and production. The successful candidate will have experience in large format printing and be willing and able to operate print and digital die cut machines when required. Some training can be provided, but the successful candidate should have a good level of existing knowledge.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of:

• Sign making and large format print production
• Dealing with customers
• Dealing with agencies
• Preparing quotes
• Managing a team in a lively and dynamic production environment
• Sub-contracting work to outside organisations

The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of the department, and a professional and knowledgeable business style is essential.

• Respond to quotes for large format printing generated through the sales department.
• Produce any job that the department needs help with.
• Manage the ordering of raw materials.
• Manage day to day operation and workflow on various large format printers.
• Manage the production of event materials.
• Out source or subcontract work to outside agencies when required.

• Compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Specific responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of all personnel within control, including self, and for ensuring overall safe and compliant planning, implementation and monitoring of all activities.

• Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunity and diversity, and ensure the culture, philosophy and processes within the client are free from bias and discrimination.

• Previous experience within the large format print industry.
• Previous demonstrable experience of sub contracting work.

• Calm, professional
• Good manager who spends time with staff
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Attention to detail orientated