Overview
Production Director, Digital & Wide Format Graphics - West Midlands. Leading Global Exhibition, Events & Display Graphics business seeks a skilled, experienced and dynamic Production Director to lead & manage their expanding large format digital print manufacturing operation. The role works across the UK & Europe with major Global Brands, overseeing the West Midlands based Studio, Print Production & Installation management operation and driving expansion and enhancement of Production operations.
You will be an effective & experienced Production Manager or Director level individual, currently working in the digital wide format print arena. You will be methodically minded, professional, possess sound commercial acumen and bring a passion for leading an engaged, dynamic & evolving Graphics Studio, Production & Installation team. You will have demonstrable experience in managing & developing a broadly skilled Production team, shaping, guiding & enhancing operational manufacturing effectiveness, advising & introducing new printing / finishing equipment and managing an effective manufacturing process regime in the on demand production of large / wide format printed exhibition, event displays & signage solutions.
You will manage the day to day running of a team of currently circa 30 personnel, including the Studio & Production departments, alongside their associated maintenance & supplier/outsourcing requirements, continually developing and maintaining an enhanced regime of effective production workflow, guidelines & practical manufacturing policies.
You must have a demonstrable track record of experience, responsibility & impact within the large format digital printing / exhibition & displays industry, with proven experience & aptitude in managing, mentoring & motivating a diverse studio, production, finishing & installations department, along with an evolved communication capability that will engage both Clients & internal peers alike.
The role represents a fantastic opportunity working alongside senior management to guide, advise, implement best practice and associated working methodology for this site & their evolving London based operation, so whilst on the upward curve of your professional responsibility, you will receive outstanding support from a truly inspiring Senior team in the continued development of your career and business influence.
Responsibilities
* Lead & manage expanding large format digital print manufacturing operation.
* Oversee day-to-day running of the Studio & Production departments, including maintenance & supplier/outsourcing requirements.
* Develop and maintain an enhanced regime of production workflow, guidelines and practical manufacturing policies.
* Guide, advise and implement best practice and working methodologies for the site and London based operation.
* Mentee, motivate and develop a diverse studio, production, finishing & installations team with effective communication to Clients & internal peers.
* Drive equipment upgrades and manage manufacturing process regimes for on-demand production of large / wide format signage solutions.
Qualifications
* Current experience in the digital wide format print arena at Production Manager or Director level.
* Methodical, professional with sound commercial acumen and a passion for leading a Graphics Studio, Production & Installation team.
* Proven track record in large format digital printing / exhibition & displays industry, with experience in mentoring & motivating a diverse team.
* Strong communication skills to engage Clients & internal peers alike.
* Experience managing a team of around 30 personnel across Studio & Production, including maintenance & supplier/outsourcing relationships.
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