We have a fabulous opportunity for a heavy hitting Production Manager with experience of managing large builds for retail (or similar) to work with a leading agency based in SW London.
Production Managers play a pivotal in creating a crucial bridge between the
Project Team and Production Departments in the management of all things print and production based.
They have a brilliant end to end, design through to manufacture / print set-up and you will be leading the work channeled through the Fabrication Teams, adding your in depth knowledge of print and build production.
The role ensures the consistent and cohesive workflow from Project Managers and Project
Coordinators to the Studio and Production Teams so that individual jobs and major projects alike are delivered as required – on time, to quality and on budget.
With the fast-paced industry of luxury retail, flexibility, responsiveness and a cool calm head are essential in maintaining effective and efficient work delivery as circumstances change and evolve rapidly.
Your day to day
• Working closely with Project Team to plan and drive project timelines.
• Advising on suitable materials and production techniques for relevant works.
• Communicating all aspects of a job to the Studio, Print, Fabrication, Finishing, Packing &
Logistics and Installation teams and ensuring these aspects are followed and fulfilled as
required, to quality and on time.
• Helping produce workflow/instruction spreadsheets to communicate information to
departments.
• Planning production with all production departments.
• Preparing production teams for upcoming works in production meetings and ensuring all
required information is provided to each department for the smooth running of a job.
• Working with installation teams to ensure works are supplied as required for efficient and
accurate installation.
• Plan for distribution to installation network and ensure logistics are arranged accordingly – in conjunction with Project Team
• Working with packing and logistics team to ensure items are packed as required and
spreadsheets are provided clearly and briefed accurately to the team.
• Quality control works prior to dispatch.
• Ensure departments are aware of specific quality control requirements.
• Driving and managing best practices throughout our production workflows.
Must haves:
Experience of Production Management within both print and manufacture for retail, installations, exhibitions, events or similar
Experience in resourcing
Thorough understanding of materials and production for non-permanent retail or events structures.
A valid Visa to work long term in the UK.
Ability to commute to SW London daily.