Production Manager - Event Production Agency - Harlow

Summary

An experienced Production Manager is urgently needed to join this Event Production company based in Harlow, Essex.

The Agency

This is a theatrical design and production company. They produce and deliver a diverse range of sets and props for events, product launches, exhibitions, sampling campaigns and experiential marketing projects. Designing and building for brands with innovation, craftsmanship and theatrical flair they are a small family business that enjoy working at the forefront of the experiential marketing and agency industry. High quality production finish is their trademark and a strong team ethic their ethos.

The Role

They are seeking a Production Manager to ensure that all their projects are delivered on time and on budget and to the required specification.

This is a pivotal hands-on role managing a hardworking and committed production team. You will be responsible for the full end to end production for all projects - taking the lead on production and project management from brief through to delivery and working effectively with the client, production team and sub-contractors on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• proactive planning, coordination, control and fulfilment of all production of projects
• Attending all project briefings and production meetings then implementing project management and negotiating with the workshop to meet deadlines and budget
• Liaising and communicating well with the client by issuing regular updated timelines, images and leading client visit presentations thus building strong relationships on behalf of the company
• Find creative and cost effective production solutions and report on production issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Regular workshop contact to monitor QC throughout production process
• Assist with quote costings as requested and sign off on supplier invoices in a timely manner.
• Ensure all administration is kept current to ensure up to date information is available for the rest of the company

Is this you?

Candidates would ideally come from a proven theatrical or exhibition background at a senior level and have experience in production management of a broad range of sets, props and modular units, from conception through to execution.

Working with an adaptable, flexible, accommodating attitude is a must and understanding the ever changing demands of high end brands is essential.

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Experience in exacting manufacturing projects
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience of planning and scheduling
• Experienced in supervising and motivating a team of workers
• Good computer skills around MS office
• Auto CAD skills an advantage but not essential
• Experienced in the planning and executing of projects based around strict budgets and deadlines
• Ability to deliver reports on scheduling and costs
• Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programme
• A joinery or theatre background is an advantage but not essential
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player
• Excellent attention to detail

If this is the role for you, please apply immediately.

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Job Title:

Production Manager - Event Production Agency - Harlow

Contract type:

Permanent

Specialism:

internal Roles (DNA roles only)

Location:

Harlow, Essex

Salary:

£35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum + Additional benefits

Contact name:

Leila Denison-Pender

Contact email:

leila@dnarecruit.com

Publish date:

19/10/18