Production Manager / Project Manager
Melbourne, Australia
A fast paced and varied role that requires a high level of adaptability, time management and problem-solving abilities to manage complex briefs from scoping to delivery, whilst remaining calm under pressure in a high intensity environment. In addition to day-to-day production management I also manage specialised briefs and projects that require a higher level of stakeholder and project management, often directly with clients. Production Manager Responsibilities• Thinking critically to prepare high quality creative and innovative responses to client briefs that consider the target audience and market, budget, timeline and brand requirements, whilst also considering manufacturing limitations• Preparation of proposals including sourcing, preparing costings, and creation of the presentation either in PowerPoint or working with the design studio to prepare an elevated response with creative flair• Developing relationships with new and existing suppliers to source product and manage orders through to delivery • Stakeholder management of suppliers, clients, and various internal departments – including digital, creative, warehouse and logistics - to successfully deliver all briefs• Full production management including raising sales orders in the ERP system, artwork creation to comply with client brand guidelines as well as manufacturing requirements, arranging and reviewing samples, overseeing mass production (domestic & offshore), quality control & issue resolution, and facilitating delivery both domestically and internationally• Preparing pricing and written responses for all merchandise tenders, including developing complex pricing spreadsheets to factor in multiple margin and rebate requirements, and working with the design studio to prepare creative merchandise look books and presentations to showcase our creativity and innovation
