Production Manager

UAP | Urban Art Projects believes incredible things don't just happen; they're created, nurtured, believed in. Spanning art, architecture, design, environments, and everything in between - UAP works with artists and creatives to make incredible things all over the world. UAP collaborates with emerging and renowned artists, architects, developers, and designers; to deliver creative outcomes for the public realm. We engage in all aspects of the delivery process from curatorial services and design development, through to fabrication and installation. Visit for more information. Objective: The Production Manager holds full responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of a large-scale, highly specialized metal foundry. This role ensures that the factory operates at maximum efficiency, delivers exceptional quality, meets demanding client expectations, and maintains a safe and motivated workforce. The Production Manager is also a key leadership role interfacing with managers and business leaders, and plays a critical part in shaping the strategic direction of production operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Leadership Oversee all aspects of day-to-day production across multiple departments and craft disciplines. Maximize production output through effective scheduling, workforce coordination, and resource allocation. Lead and manage a large, diverse team of approximately 125 skilled craftspeople. Ensure production targets, delivery timelines, and quality standards are consistently met. Production Planning and Decision-Making Direct and oversee detailed production planning, making decisions on priorities, sequencing, and capacity utilization. Resolve bottlenecks, competing resource demands, and complex production challenges. Manage coordination of activities and milestones between production, engineering, technical design, project planning, and quality control. Implement project reviews, and lessons learned across all departments. Commercial and Financial Management Take ownership of commercial outcomes associated with production operations. Oversee and report on key business KPIs, including: Project profitability; Production output Quality performance; Capacity optimization. Collaborate with finance, sales and project teams to ensure budgets, costs and margins are understood and achieved. Stakeholder Communication Conduct difficult or sensitive discussions with professionalism and commercial awareness. Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business. Provide regular communication and performance updates to business shareholders. Innovation, Technology and Continuous Improvement Support and implement structured initiatives for continuous improvement across production processes. Foster innovation in a traditionally artisan-driven environment while preserving craft excellence. Safety, Culture and Workforce Development Build and maintain a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible workplace. Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, accountability, and craftsmanship. Support workforce development, training, succession planning, and performance management. Champion employee engagement across a diverse team. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of professional management experience in production, manufacturing, or industrial environment. Proven ability to lead large and diverse teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary workflows. Strong commercial acumen, able to balance complex client demands and business requirements. Demonstrated experience in budget management, reporting and KPI-driven performance oversight. Advanced computer and digital management system skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage high-value and sometimes high demanding clients. Preferred (Not Essential) Experience in metal production, fabrication, or similar craft-based manufacturing environments. Exposure to artistic, sculptural, or bespoke production processes. Background in commercial trades or industrial engineering. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and movethroughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods of time during the workday. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or elevated platforms as required to access production areas and equipment. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to inspect equipment, observe processes, and address production issues. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25-50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation). Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, manufacturing controls, and handheld devices. Ability to visually inspect production processes, read gauges, monitors, and printed materials, and distinguish colors or details relevant to quality and safety. Ability to hear and respond to alarms, machinery sounds, and verbal instructions in a production environment. Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, humidity, noise levels, dust, or fumes typical of a manufacturing setting. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and hard hats. Ability to sit for extended periods when performing administrative, planning, or reporting tasks. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as production demands require. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care). Commuter and transit programs. 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% company match. Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance. Paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and sick leave. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We offer a vibrant, creative environment with great teammates. Opportunities to work on exciting, high-profile projects. Salary Description - $123,000 - $183,000 ~ Please submit cover letter along with resume. UAP Productions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment opportunities are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business.

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