Head of Production

You may not have heard of Stage One, but you will have seen our work. We deliver exciting and innovative projects within the creative industries, from Olympic Cauldrons to TV sets, from giant artworks to jaw-dropping structures. End clients include Google, The BBC, The Brits, Amazon, Netflix, and even governments of rarely visited nations.

Our work can be seen around the world and falls into the following categories: large-scale events, theatre and TV sets, ceremonies, art installations and architectural pavilions. Stage One is a unique and innovative company to work for. Our clients come to us for help solving complex design challenges, turning their concepts and visions into things of beauty.

We are a multi-disciplined manufacturing facility spread over 14,000Sqm of estate. We are based in four giant hangars that house engineering, fabrication, woodwork, finishing and a specialist manufacturing facility.

The Head of Production will oversee the manufacturing within the various Stage One Workshops including the Wood Shop, Metal Shop, Paint Departments, Machining and Operations; also working closely with Drafting and Design, Project Management and Specialist Manufacturing.

Head of Production Role:

In cooperation with other key departments, the Head of Production is responsible for overseeing all aspects of projects throughout the production process. They will allocate production slots in consultation with Project Handlers and Managers, as well as working closely with the Production Director to plan production and improve efficiencies.

The Head of Production will work closely with all Production Departments including, Engineering, Drafting and Design, Project Management, Specialist Manufacturing and Machining. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the production management team and overseeing the management of workshops, materials and production facilities to high efficiency levels within the framework of all Company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Resource

• From the project brief, facilitate the clear briefing of the project specification and schedule to the relevant production departments, Project Managers and CAD team
• Work closely with the Production Director to plan production going forward and improve efficiencies to achieve goals and objectives for Production
• To host daily and weekly production meetings with contribution from production departments, project managers and other key individuals, setting priorities and timescales
• Ownership of the production planning process for production departments so that they operate in alignment, ensuring plant, materials and personnel are in place and coordinate inter-departmental transport
• Chasing production requirements with each department throughout the day
• Responsible for material demand planning and stock control, chase any PO requests and ensure that adequate storage space if available to load it into the shop etc.
• Responsible for sub-contracting production work when required, identifying and maintaining contact with sub-contractors and organising and monitoring sub-contracted work
• Sourcing suppliers and products as the Production team needs

People Management

• Lead from the front with great managerial skills to develop the production team and manage, motivate and coach production managers and production staff
• Line Manage Production Managers including management of annual leave, absence, annual review processes etc.
• Overseeing investigations, formal meetings and other HR duties
• Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all staff are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential
• Clearly communicate and monitor team targets and KPI’s and the processes to be carried out to ensure these targets are achieved and remain in line with company policies and procedures

Drawings & Design

• Issue drawings to the workshops for specific projects
• To co-ordinate as necessary with the Design Team to ensure that key workshop personnel have the necessary input into design and specification

Quality

• Ensure that all company & statutory systems and procedures are followed
• Manage, control and mitigate any quality issues
• Understand the required level of quality to match client expectations and ensure that built items conform to this standard

H&S and Housekeeping

• Ensure that all company & statutory systems and procedures are followed with regards to Health & Safety
• Ensuring risk assessments and method statements are obtained reviewed and filed and H&S files are complete

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person