Production Manager

Production Manager
Location: Leeds
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Office-Based)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to support the General Manager within a fast-paced and growing vehicle branding and graphics business based in Leeds.

This is a hands-on role where you will oversee day-to-day production operations while also supporting project coordination, client communication and quoting. The position has been created to strengthen the production team and allow senior leadership to focus on business development and client relationships.

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating production activity, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. You will act as a key link between clients, design and production teams, helping to manage schedules, prepare quotes and support the wider operation.

You will be managing a production team of three people, with plans to grow this to four, ensuring work is organised efficiently across multiple projects.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day production operations

• Prepare quotes and cost estimates for vehicle branding projects

• Liaise with clients regarding project requirements, timelines and updates

• Coordinate and schedule production work to meet deadlines

• Support the General Manager with operational oversight

• Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure accurate job specifications

• Ensure efficient use of equipment and materials within the production department

• Maintain high standards of quality across all finished work

The production department currently operates a range of industry equipment including:

• 2 Epson digital printers

• Zund FB cutter

• Summa vinyl cutter

• Large format laminator

Experience or familiarity with the following software would be beneficial:

• Adobe Creative Suite

• CorelDRAW

• Onyx print software

• Experience with in vehicle graphics, large format print, signage or similar production environments

• Strong organisational and project scheduling skills

• Experience quoting and managing production workflows

• Confident communicating with clients and internal teams

• Understanding of design files and artwork for print

• Knowledge of vehicle wraps, fleet livery or Chapter 8 safety branding would be advantageous

• A proactive and hands-on approach to managing production

• A key operational role within a growing specialist graphics business

• Opportunity to shape and develop production processes

• Immediate start available

If you have experience managing production within the large format print, signage or vehicle graphics industry and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.