Creative Agency Production Manager
1 day ago
We are seeking an energetic, proactive production manager to streamline the production of various jobs in our creative agency. As a production manager, your duties will include - sourcing and preparing quotes, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, arranging print quotes and print production management, compiling production schedules for digital projects, capacity planning and human resource allocation, deadline management and overseeing quality control and costs.
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate exceptional accounting skills, planning and negotiation skills, and must be able to solve production issues and be resourceful to offer solutions and alternatives.
**Production manager responsibilities**:
Suppliers
Sourcing suitable suppliers
Sourcing supplier quotes
Supplier production delivery management
Clients
Compiling client quotes with profitability in mind
Streamlining processes such as client on-boarding, purchase orders and 50% upfront payments etc.
Monthly invoicing in conjunction with our appointed CA
Studio
Compiling production schedules
Project scheduling
Human resource and capacity planning
Overseeing quality control throughout the production process
Deadline management - ensuring that production is completed before deadlines
Production management
Manage each job from quote to invoice, start to completion
Ensure timeous, quality delivery
Ensure that each project delivers optimal profits
Supply chain development, negotiations and management
Production management requirements
Minimum five years' experience in production preferably in the creative industry.
Diploma/certificate in production management or related fields.
Diploma/certificate in accounting or related fields.
Must have a good understanding of Production flow and processes
Must be computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Business Management experience would be advantageous
Must have own transport
Must be willing to work extended hours
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