Colleen Tumohe

The North Island Signs Department Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales and production operations within the North Island region, with a primary focus on generating sales and developing relationships and a secondary focus on managing the Auckland production site. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills to drive revenue growth and ensure the efficient operation of the production facility.

As a leader in the company, leadership accountabilities include:
• Health & Safety – Proactively champion and lead the Health & Safety of everyone in the division in line with company standards, procedures and regulations.
• Environmental – Respect and protect our environment, minimise waste
• Quality & Productivity – Job completed – to spec, in full, on time, every time
• People – Be REAL and a leader everyone can respect and people want to follow
• Commercial – Manage risks and make the most of opportunities
• Professional Conduct – Always do the right thing – never do anything that may be considered a conflict of interest, unethical conduct or impact negatively on the company reputation

Operational Oversight: Provide leadership and direction to the production team at the Auckland site to ensure efficient and high-quality output. Monitor production schedules and workflows to optimise resource allocation and meet customer deadlines. Enforce safety protocols and quality control standards to uphold the company's reputation for excellence. Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to manage inventory levels and streamline supply chain processes. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the production operations.

Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team to support the company's growth objectives. Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and accountability. Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement development plans to support the professional growth of team members. Lead by example and embody the company's values and culture in all interactions with employees, clients, and stakeholders.

• Led project planning sessions to define objectives and deliverables.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of project milestones.
• Developed comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard tools to track progress.
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings to provide updates and gather feedback on project status.
• Developed signage solutions and delivery for key clients including, Repco, BP, Subway, Bunnings and Auckland Council/Auckland Transport