Head of Production in Cardiff

Location: Cardiff (Workshop / Office based)

Salary: Salary on request

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, permanent contract

Reports to: The Directors

Position Overview: We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, results-driven Head of Production to lead our Production function and play a key role within our Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with our Design, Projects and Installation teams, you’ll help turn ambitious creative concepts into practical, deliverable solutions. You’ll oversee production across our Construction and Scenic Workshops, supporting projects from early planning and feasibility through to fabrication and handover for installation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll provide clear direction to the Production team, develop effective ways of working and ensure production activity is well planned, coordinated and progressing to agreed project timescales, while maintaining the high standards of quality and craftsmanship Wild Creations is known for.

You’ll be someone who can balance creativity with practicality, anticipate challenges and find solutions, while supporting your team and continually looking for ways to improve how we work.

About Us: Wild Creations is a leading provider of innovative design, manufacturing and installation solutions for props and scenery within the theme park, entertainment and marketing industries. With a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, we specialise in bringing our clients' visions to life through our exceptional workmanship and attention to detail. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We value diversity, creativity and continuous learning and we strive to create a workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Playing a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the direction and continued growth of the business.
• Working closely with the Design, Projects and Installation teams to ensure creative concepts can be translated into practical, achievable production plans.
• Contributing to project feasibility, advising on materials, methods, timescales, resources and costs, and establishing realistic production plans to support successful project delivery.
• Lead and manage the Production team across both the Construction and Scenic Workshops, providing clear direction and support.
• Plan and coordinate production activity across the Construction and Scenic Workshops, setting priorities, allocating resources and monitoring progress to ensure work stays on track and project milestones are met.
• Develop effective ways of working that keep production organised, efficient and responsive, while maintaining the quality and craftsmanship Wild Creations is known for.
• Support and develop the Production team, building skills, encouraging accountability and maintaining consistent standards.
• Work with colleagues across the business to ensure information is shared clearly and projects move smoothly from design through production to installation.
• Identify and resolve production challenges early, finding practical solutions that protect quality, timescales and project requirements.
• Manage production budgets and resources responsibly, balancing cost, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised working environment and ensure appropriate Health & Safety standards and practices are followed.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the Production function.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading production or fabrication in scenic build, events, theme parks, exhibitions or similar.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction methods and workshop processes.
• A confident leader who can organise, motivate and inspire a team.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects, manage competing priorities and keep production activity on track against deadlines.
• Calm, solutions-focused and confident in managing complex, fast-moving projects.
• Commercial awareness and a strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources.
• A genuine passion for creating world-class, immersive environments.
• A Lean Six Sigma qualification – green or black belt – is desirable.
• Proficiency in relevant production management software and systems.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.

Why join Wild Creations? At Wild Creations, you’ll be part of a friendly, passionate and highly collaborative team, trusted to deliver ambitious ideas at an exceptional standard. This is a role with real influence. You’ll shape how our workshop operates, help evolve our culture and see your leadership directly reflected in the quality and finish of the work we produce.

Alongside this, we offer:

• A day off for your Birthday in addition to the usual 28 days holiday (including BH).
• Additional holiday with service (up to 5 extra days).
• Enhanced company pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance (following probation).
• Cycle to Work scheme (following probation).
• Free on-site parking.
• A creative, inclusive and forward-thinking working environment.

How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role to: vikkie@wild-creations.co.uk

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Wild Creations is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and we believe creativity thrives through different perspectives and lived experiences. We are a Real Living Wage employer as well as a Disability Confident - Committed employer.