Company Description/ Business Unit
Signs Performance Leader
Salary: £36,596
Location: Onsite at Redditch
Working Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours per week with overtime opportunities available)
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* AA breakdown membership from day one
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Plus, so much more!
Production Performance Leader – AA Signs National Production Hub
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Do you know how to get the best out of people while delivering exceptional results? If so, this could be your next move with The AA.
This is the job
As Production Performance Leader, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day operation and ongoing development of our AA Signs National Production Hub.
You’ll lead the planning, production, dispatch, receipt and redeployment of around 60,000 temporary road signs each year – ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently and on time.
This is more than an operational role. It’s about leading from the front, creating a high-performing team culture and delivering brilliant service to our customers while achieving the right commercial outcomes for the business.
What will I be doing?
* Owning performance – driving productivity, quality and efficiency from the heart of the production floor.
* Leading hands-on – working alongside your team, setting the pace and modelling high standards every day.
* Delivering for customers – ensuring signs are produced, dispatched and ready for redeployment in order to deliver great customer outcomes.
* Developing your people – identifying the right leadership style and interventions to unlock individual and team performance.
* Focusing on what matters most – prioritising time and effort to achieve the greatest impact and best outcomes.
* Championing change – embracing continuous improvement and communicating change clearly, confidently and positively.
What do I need?
A Proven Leader
* Experience managing a busy production and dispatch environment.
* A strong track record of recruitment, engagement and performance management.
* The ability to stay calm, focused and decisive under pressure.
Data-Driven & Organised
* Confident using management information to plan, prioritise and deliver results.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) daily.
Safety-Focused
* Demonstrable experience writing and implementing Health & Safety documentation, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work.
Hands-On & Driven
* Practical, resilient and ready to get stuck in when needed.
* Excellent communication skills — written and verbal.
* Able to work independently while also being a true team player.
Additional information
Why Join The AA?
Because here, performance matters — but people matter more. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your team your way, the backing of a trusted national brand, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every single day.
If you’re ready to step up, take ownership, and drive results — we’d love to hear from you.
Here at the AA we understand diversity and value the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, you are empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.
You can apply today without a CV by clicking on the link below and filling out a short application form. You’re application will then be reviewed before we arrange an online interview assessment. As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.