Production Manager

Main Duties

• Contribute to creating industry-leading builds renowned for artistry, craftsmanship, and ambitious execution.
• Work closely with the team to develop methods and materials for project solutions.
• Oversee the build schedule working closely with the Senior Production Manager on deliverables and deadlines.
• Build to allocated build budget, identifying the best quality and materials for the job that work within the budget.
• Adopt sustainable practices, sourcing low impact materials and deliveries and reusing materials where it is possible to do so.
• Maintain and share installation schedules with all relevant teams.
• Lead, mentor, and support the team, fostering growth and collaboration in line with our values.
• Ensure all staff and freelancers are trained, equipped, and compliant with company health and safety requirements.
• Lead, manage and maintain levels of freelance support. Managing resource to a budget and ensuring that the freelance team are performing to the standards set.
• Be accountable for the allocation, training, documentation and application of Builder- Installer health and Safety requirements.
• Attend relevant departmental meetings with a strong knowledge base to contribute on behalf of the build and install team.
• Supply all necessary receipts and documentation to the Administrator.
• Reading of design materials (CAD models), interpreting and redelivering technical drawings.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience of set building, preferably in a creative environment.
• Experience of working in an outdoor environment
• Have strong knowledge of materials and build practices.
• Have a strong and implemented knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Experience of working at height and surrounding requirements.
• Experience using 3D software would be a nice to have, but not essential.
• Knowledge of equipment Scissor lifts, Cherry Pickers, Scaff towers would be beneficial, but training can be provided.
• Previous managerial experience, leading a team.
• Possession of a full UK driving license required (maximum 3 points).