JPS Executive Search & Selection – Braeside VIC
Full time
1d ago , from JPS Executive Search and Selection
Enthusiastic Production Manager required
Our client, a growing name in the fabricated signage, print and POS market, is seeking an experienced, hands‐on Production Manager to lead its operation.
This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced production environment and brings genuine energy, ownership and follow‐through to their work.
The successful candidate will be a visible, practical leader who can keep jobs moving, solve problems early and ensure commitments to clients and the team are consistently delivered.
Working closely with the business owners, operations and sales team, the Production Manager will oversee production from job handover through to delivery and installation—balancing quality, deadlines, materials, people and profitability.
The opportunity
The Production Manager will lead daily production operations across signage, POS and print, ensuring work is planned efficiently, produced to a high standard and delivered on time.
This role suits someone with a strong production background who enjoys leading from the front, creating structure in a busy environment and building a motivated, accountable team culture.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing day‐to‐day production across signage, POS, large‐format print and related finishing requirements
Planning production schedules, allocating labour and prioritising jobs to meet client deadlines
Leading, engaging and developing the production team
Ensuring jobs are produced accurately, efficiently and to the required quality standard
Reviewing job specifications, artwork,



materials and production requirements before work commences
Coordinating closely with sales, design, suppliers, installers and external contractors
Identifying production risks early and communicating practical solutions clearly and promptly
Managing stock, materials, purchasing and supplier relationships
Monitoring workflow, labour, wastage and production costs to support profitable outcomes
Maintaining equipment, workplace safety and housekeeping standards
Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, quality and delivery performance
Creating a positive, energetic and accountable production culture
About you
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded production leader with:
Proven experience in a Production Manager, Production Supervisor or similar role within signage, print, POS, display or a related industry
Strong knowledge of print and signage production processes, materials, finishing and installation requirements
Demonstrated experience managing multiple jobs, competing deadlines and a busy production schedule
A practical, hands‐on leadership style with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership
The ability to lead by example, follow through on commitments and hold others accountable
Strong communication and problem‐solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Sound commercial awareness, including labour, materials, margins and production efficiency
Experience working with production systems, job‐tracking software or ERP platforms
A calm, organised approach and the energy to keep a busy operation moving forward
The salary will be commensurate with experience.
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