James Maciver Costumes is looking for an experienced, passionate Head of Production & Project Delivery who can coordinate, manage and control the overall production process of our theatrical costumes within the manufacturing studio.
The Head of Production & Project Delivery will manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously whilst leading and influencing the production team, ensuring goods and services are produced efficiently, within budget, and meet the required standards of quality.
The Head of Production & Project Delivery will be responsible for driving team performance, overseeing cross-functional workflows, and upholding high standards of service delivery, while serving as the crucial link between the production and operations team and the Creative Director.
This role is supported by senior staff members who are responsible for leading and training in garment/costume construction techniques.
This is a senior leadership role with a genuine influence.
This role does not require costume-making experience.
The production team has 26 members of staff, 5 of whom will be directly managed by this role.
Responsibilities:
* Overseeing the manufacturing production process of theatrical costumes across the James Maciver Costumes Ltd production team.
* Engaging with clients and consultants to ensure smooth project progression and strong working relationship.
* Identifying and resolving any inefficiencies in real time, ensuring that projects of work stay on track and to required quality standards.
* Managing the production team to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and to specification.
* Troubleshooting and ensuring that project momentum is maintained or adjusting schedules of work as needed.
* Being the first point of contact for operational concerns and escalating to management only when necessary.
* Reporting operational performance, commercial risk and project updates to senior team.
* Overseeing resource planning, procurement and logistics to optimise project delivery.
* Ensuring that production is cost effective and within allocated budgets (staffing and production materials).
* Producing estimated costs associated with a project and still ensuring that quality and standards are still maintained as agreed with the client.
* Implementing quality-control programs and monitoring product standards in coordination with the senior team.
* Championing a positive, inclusive team culture that supports high performance and personal development.
* Working with the senior team to ensure the production of projects and goals are achieved and remain aligned with company policies.
* Leading on all Health and Safety regulations and procedures in the workplace.
* The line management of staff who directly report to this role (5 direct reports).
* Reviewing worker performance alongside the senior team.
* Identifying any management training needs within their team.
Requirements:
* Able to communicate clearly and persuasively with a team, senior managers and clients.
* Able to act decisively and resolve resource-related problems.
* Able to work under pressure and motivate and influence others to meet tight deadlines.
* Able to make practical decisions to avoid unnecessary blockers and ensure production progresses smoothly.
* Able to work in a logical, systematic manner.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills to be able to run and monitor the production process and manage multiple deadlines.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Excellent attention to detail to ensure high levels of service delivery.
* Comprehensive IT skills in using software or IT packages to manage and report on projects.
* Experience in managing a production team in a fast-paced garment/costume manufacturing environment.
* Experience in managing and leading a team of people
* Experience in managing multiple projects of work and deadlines in a fast-paced garment/costume manufacturing environment.
* Experience in resource (staff and equipment) planning in a similar garment/costume manufacturing environment.
* Experience in making autonomous decisions and leading others through change and growth.
* Experience in implementing project management systems into a garment/costume manufacturing production line without compromising quality or creativity.
* Experience with health and safety procedures and policies within a manufacturing workplace.
* A passion and enthusiasm for working in the costume industry.
Beneficial:
* Experience working within the entertainment industry (theatre, cruise lines, costume production, tv, fashion).
* Experience in costume/garment construction methods.
* Experience supporting neurodiverse team members.
Opportunities:
* We are an ever-expanding team and encourage all our staff to progress, work on new projects and build on their skills.
About James Maciver Costumes
We are a fast-paced dynamic and creative expanding team of 32 employees based in Milton Keynes, working with clients around the UK and Internationally. Our clients range from independent artists to large-scale companies within the entertainment and hospitality industry with various requirements and needs.
We work on various seasonal calendar events throughout the whole year including but not limited to Christmas, Gay pride, New Year, Easter.
Values
Our values are to provide a professional, dependable and bespoke service. We pride ourselves on designing and producing high quality products for our clients however large or small.
Hours and environment
Your normal working week will be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break. You will be asked to work additional hours paid at the agreed rate of contract. You will be working in a shared studio space with access to free parking dependent on availability.
Holiday entitlement
You will receive 20 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
We operate an employee loyalty scheme, and an additional 5 days’ holiday is given with service.
Other information
James Maciver Costumes takes the health and safety of all its employees, workers, contractors or customers very seriously. Within this role you will be expected to ensure that you work safely and take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing as well as others around you.
Further information regarding the health and safety standards can be found in the health and safety policy.
The role is physically demanding and may require long periods of standing or sitting at a desk.