Senior Production Manager Scenic Construction

Senior Production Manager (scenic construction production)

£65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Bonus scheme

28 days holiday - plus bank holidays

Location - South East London (this is an office-based role)

Permanent role

As the Senior Production Manager, you will be a key member of the Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of workshop operations, production timeline schedules and project delivery.

Duties:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for workshop operations
• Oversee all workshop operations including metal work, carpentry, scenic art, and general workshop activities
• Create and maintain production standards and quality control processes
• Develop and maintain production schedules and resource allocation plans predicting shortfalls
• Monitor and control operational costs and budgets
• Collaborate with Project Management Director to ensure aligned delivery approaches
• Manage resource allocation across projects
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and challenges
• Develop comprehensive skills matrices to identify talent gaps
• Manage performance and development of all direct reports, implementing structured performance review processes focused on skills development

Experience:

• Relevant experience in a senior production or operations role
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience working within a production-focused organisation / industry sector (desirable)
• Understanding of workshop processes and techniques
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and business development skills