Production Manager - Addition : Job Details

We are looking to recruit a Production Manager. This is your chance to join a leading live event and production company!

What You Can Expect

• Location - Charlotte, USA
• Salary - $65,000
• Work Type - 20 months fixed term contract

Main Responsibilities as a Production Manager

• Production Oversight: Lead the production of printed items and fabricated products, ensuring all outputs meet quality and functional standards. Develop and enforce production schedules in collaboration with the client and production lead.
• Material and Methodology Expertise: Partner with venue teams to specify materials and methodologies for installing event elements, including dressing, wayfinding, and signage. Research sustainable product options aligned with project goals.
• Supplier and Logistics Coordination: Identify, vet, and collaborate with suppliers, visiting sites as necessary to assess capabilities and risks. Work closely with logistics teams for packaging and distribution, maintaining supply chain efficiency and mitigating risks.
• Data and Budget Management: Use systems like Quest for data management and oversee budget controls to maintain expected margins. Provide detailed financial and progress updates, ensuring alignment with the master schedule.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships with client personnel, suppliers, and internal teams, facilitating smooth project execution and resolving on-site challenges.
• Operational Integration: Provide operational teams with all necessary details for crew booking, equipment handling, and delivery schedules, while ensuring seamless design integration for artwork distribution.

Core Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of project management principles, both theoretical and practical.
• Strong knowledge of site operations and brand positioning, ensuring smooth execution of projects.
• Expertise in material selection and application, understanding what fits best for each project need.
• Proven experience in managing projects, suppliers, and overseeing production processes.
• Skilled in operational planning, organization, and problem-solving, particularly in high-pressure, multi-sport international events.
• Exceptional communication, team-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Creative thinker who provides innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks, working under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines with a hands-on approach.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in Smartsheet and Adobe Suite highly valued.
• Comfortable working with databases and willing to relocate to the U.S. for project durations.

Why Apply?

• Amazing company to work for!
• Competitive Benefits

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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