Intermediate Producer (Production Role)

Position Title:    Intermediate Producer

Reports To:       Director of Operations

Position Type:   Full-Time Employment

Our client, delivering whole solutions for design, print, retail fixtures and displays, logistics and installations, and data-driven communication is looking for a self-motivated professional with experience with Visual Solutions and a passion for production and operations management. Skills must include but are not limited to, knowledge of a manufacturing and production supplier base, estimating, purchasing, and production coordinating at various levels within several traditional print mediums, fleet graphics, or custom displays organizations. The candidate should have a proven track record of improving production, process, and quality controls. This individual must carry a strong manufacturing background and should have the ability to develop and implement procedures that increase productivity and efficiency in the manufacturing process and be able to cope well under pressure within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is an effective communicator at all levels of an organization who possesses strong leadership, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, decision-making, and team-building skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise between multiple vendors from design agencies to manufacturers and installers to ensure a seamless process from planning and development to implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to represent the company in a professional manner
• Provide exceptional service – professional, knowledgeable, timely, detail-oriented and accurate
• Ensure that all stages of the Quality Control process have been checked off on all departments prior to shipping
• Create critical path documents and track and manage production job flow
• Ability to multi-task and react quickly to sudden changes in direction
• Procure and manage substrate materials and mock-up availability for each  project, including sourcing proper substrates and obtaining samples
• Manage client dockets with proper documentation in an organized fashion
• Ensure flawless execution on each project from conception through to delivery
• Ensure that product is well packaged and acceptable for the end-user
• Ensure that product is delivered on time and on budget
• Background in print estimating, purchasing, and/or production coordination an asset
• Develop and maintain work back schedules
• Develop and manage supplier workflow processes and relationships, with client interaction as required
• Development and maintenance of budgets for assigned projects
• Manage schedules to ensure the on-time delivery of projects
• Implement a quality assurance system to minimize any potential challenges
• Provide a summary of information to the Client Service Team and to the Managing Director for ongoing improvement
• Continually source and explore different methods/suppliers of different formats and products to exceed client expectations
• Perform other duties as required by the Managing Director

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel, Adobe CS software, including InDesign and other design programs
• Solid understanding of design principles and a keen eye for attention to details
• Minimum of 3 years retail print and/or manufacturing production experience - supplier based preferred
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Well organized and a multi-tasked oriented professional with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to any valid medical or religious exemption from vaccination